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Odell Oktoberfest

Odell Brewing Company
United States·Märzen
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Odell Oktoberfest is a Märzen-style lager with biscuity, sweet Munich malts and spicy, herbal noble hops, at 6.0% ABV and 19 IBU. It is a seasonal beer, available in August and September from the Fort Collins brewery that has been employee-owned since 1989. The brewery began in 1989 in a 1915 grain elevator.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
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
noble hopmaltyherbal
noble hop
malty
herbal
spicy
bready
clean
Aroma
Noble hops deliver a restrained spice and herbal character that mingles gracefully with biscuity, sweet Munich malt notes.
also:toasty,caramel
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Odell Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Clear golden amber with bright transparency and moderate carbonation evident throughout. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing on each sip. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

golden amberclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Noble hops deliver a restrained spice and herbal character that mingles gracefully with biscuity, sweet Munich malt notes. The nose is clean and balanced, with bread-like undertones and a subtle toasted quality. There is no harsh alcohol or off-note—the overall impression is refined and approachable.

noble hops, herbalsweet maltbread and toast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness and biscuit character, carried by a full but not heavy body. Mid-palate reveals layers of soft caramel and continued noble hop spice with gentle herbal complexity. Bitterness remains restrained at 19 IBU, allowing the malt to lead while hops provide balance and definition.

malty, sweetbiscuitlow bitterness, balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and clean, with a moderate length that fades without astringency. A subtle herbal and toasted malt character lingers softly, leaving a crisp, refreshing aftertaste.

smooth, crispmoderate length
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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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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