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Point Oktoberfest

Stevens Point Brewery
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🌍 United States · Märzen · One of 82 Märzens in hopIQ

Point Oktoberfest follows the Märzen tradition that grew out of the first Munich festival beers of the early nineteenth century and is released each year for late summer and autumn. Vienna malt gives it a copper-amber colour and a toasty, bready core, while Mount Hood hops stay in the background with a light herbal note. Toasted bread crust and light caramel lead the nose into a rounded, malt-sweet palate with hints of toffee and biscuit, closing clean and fairly dry.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
SRM
amber9
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AWARDS

Gold · 2021
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Gold · 2017
World Beer Championships
Silver · 2013
World Beer Championships
Gold · 2012
Great American Beer Festival
Amber Lager
Silver · 2012
World Beer Championships
Bronze · 2012
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Silver · 2011
World Beer Championships
Bronze · 2011
Great International Beer & Cider Competition
Silver · 2010
World Beer Championships
Silver · 2008
World Beer Championships
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship
★Gold — World Beer Championships
★Silver — World Beer Championships
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Märzen.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Point Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Point Oktoberfest presents a copper-amber hue characteristic of Vienna malt, displaying good clarity with a light, creamy head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting gentle lacing as the glass empties.

copper-amberclearcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted bread crust and bready warmth from the Vienna malt backbone. Light herbal notes from Mount Hood hops provide subtle counterpoint, while gentle caramel undertones emerge, creating an approachable and balanced aromatic profile true to the Märzen tradition.

toasted breadlight herbalcaramel notes

◐ Taste

The palate leads with malt-sweet entry supported by Vienna's toasty character and hints of toffee and biscuit. Mount Hood hops remain restrained, allowing the malt's rounded sweetness to dominate the mid-palate before a clean, fairly dry finish begins to assert itself, with minimal lingering bitterness.

malt-sweettoffeebiscuitclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, closing the experience without harsh edges. The aftertaste fades gently, leaving a light bready impression.

fairly dryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Point Oktoberfest

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Point Oktoberfest

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

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