Octoberfest
Malty and easy-drinking, Harpoon's riff on a traditional Munich favorite began as its second seasonal in 1989 and grew into a festival tradition of more than 30 years. Tens of thousands have joined the brewery's annual Octoberfest celebrations at its breweries to raise a stein. 5.3% ABV and 30 IBU.
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, smooth-drinking, refreshing character as Octoberfest will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.




