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Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier

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The bottom-fermented festival beer the brewery has made for Oktoberfest since 1818. It stands a full golden yellow in the glass, forceful and clear. The aroma brings firm malt together with a light hop note. The first sip is mild and the finish turns strong, with a notably even relation between malt sweetness and hop bitterness. It runs stronger than an everyday pale lager and is filled only between July and October. Brewed at 13.7 degrees Plato.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry 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
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent Bavarian malt character, revealing bread-like, toasty notes with subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier

◎ Appearance

Paulaner Wiesn presents a beautiful deep golden hue that glows with amber undertones, characteristic of a traditional Märzen. The beer displays excellent clarity with a creamy, off-white head that persists admirably. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the beer's full-bodied structure.

deep goldenamber undertonescreamy headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent Bavarian malt character, revealing bread-like, toasty notes with subtle caramel sweetness. Delicate noble hop aromatics provide a refined, herbal backdrop without overwhelming the malt-forward profile. A gentle, clean yeast character completes the composition with hints of grain and light toasty complexity.

toasted maltcaramelnoble hopsbread notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, this Märzen delivers a mellow, full-bodied experience with rich malt sweetness dominated by caramel and bread flavors. The mid-palate showcases balanced, restrained bitterness (20 IBU) that never dominates, allowing the grain-forward maltiness and subtle nutty undertones to shine. A slight dark fruit note emerges, adding complexity without disrupting the beer's smooth, harmonious character.

maltycaramel-forwardsmoothbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is pleasantly clean and dry, with lingering malt sweetness fading gracefully into a crisp aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate refreshed without any harsh notes, a hallmark of Paulaner's masterful brewing tradition.

clean finishdrycrisp aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
86
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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