Octoberfest
Malty and orange-hued, a seasonal lager named for the annual German festival. Kansas may be a long way from Munich, but the brewery shares the sentiment: Octoberfest was only its second specialty beer ever, and the original batch was first tasted back in 1989. Free State brews it in Lawrence, Kansas, at the first legal brewery in the state in over 100 years.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Octoberfest
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, orange, full-bodied character as Octoberfest will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.





