Märzen Oktoberfest
Light-toasted malt with bread and biscuit character shapes aroma and flavor in this German-style Märzen, which is maltier than hoppy: medium-bodied, light reddish-orange, with a hop bitterness, low but notable hop aroma and flavor, and no fruity esters. 5.8% ABV and 25 IBU, brewed in Normal, Illinois.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Märzen Oktoberfest
Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
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.
Finding a similar Märzen
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, bready, toasty character as Märzen Oktoberfest will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.




