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Rich, toasty malts dominate this deep amber lager, with malty overtones carrying the flavor. Capital has brewed it since 1989 as its late-summer seasonal, available from August to October. Liberty hops plus brewers, Munich, caramel and aromatic malts make up the recipe at 5.6 % ABV and 24 IBU.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytoastycaramel
malty
toasty
caramel
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted and caramelized malt notes, supported by subtle bread-like undertones from the Munich and aromatic malts.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a rich golden-brown tone characteristic of the Märzen style. The head is dense and persistent, with fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a smooth, creamy mouthfeel without excessive effervescence.

deep amberpersistent headclearmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted and caramelized malt notes, supported by subtle bread-like undertones from the Munich and aromatic malts. Liberty hops contribute a gentle, earthy backbone that complements rather than dominates. The overall impression is of a rich, grain-forward beer with warming spice and a hint of sweetness in the background.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnessearthy hopsbready notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced malty character—deep toasted grain flavors with caramel backbone establish the beer's rich, full-bodied presence. Mid-palate displays a smooth, almost velvety texture with well-balanced bitterness (24 IBU) that cleanses without overpowering the malt complexity. The finish remains malty and slightly sweet, with clean noble hop restraint.

maltytoasted grainfull-bodiedsmoothclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, drying gradually while the toasted malt character persists pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and grain-forward, with no harsh edges or sticky sweetness—a hallmark of well-crafted lager brewing.

medium-drymalt persistenceclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Märzen

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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