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A rich bready malt character and a touch of caramel sweetness define Okta, a 5.2% lager in the Märzen style with a deep orange hue. It comes from Dancing Gnome in Pittsburgh, a brewery that began with hop-forward beers in 2016 and has since widened to traditional styles from around the globe, among them this malt-driven lager.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
breadymaltycaramel
bready
malty
caramel
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced bready and toasty Malz character, supported by a gentle caramel sweetness that suggests Munich or Vienna malt origins.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Okta

◎ Appearance

Okta presents a deep orange hue with excellent clarity and bright amber highlights when held to light. The head forms with modest density and recedes gradually, leaving thin but persistent lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a fine, stable foam collar.

deep orangeclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced bready and toasty Malz character, supported by a gentle caramel sweetness that suggests Munich or Vienna malt origins. Noble hop presence is restrained and earthy, allowing the malt foundation to dominate. Yeast is clean and neutral, letting the grain-driven profile speak clearly.

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◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied with immediate rich malty sweetness and bread crust flavors developing across the palate. Mid-palate shows balanced caramel and subtle toasted grain depth without cloying; restrained bitterness (22 IBU) sits in the background and provides clean structure. The finish remains dry and grainy despite the initial sweetness, with a crisp, slightly astringent quality.

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◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, fading to dry grain and a whisper of caramel. Aftertaste lingers with light toasted notes and mild astringency typical of the style.

trockengetreidigkurz
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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