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Revolution Oktoberfest

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Revolution's Oktoberfest is a Märzen, lagered for a long stretch with traditional German ingredients and methods and released as a seasonal at 5.7% ABV and 25 IBU. Toasty flavor meets the aroma of hearth-baked bread, and Noble hops add a measured finish. Revolution offers it ahead of gatherings built around sausages and pretzels, brewed in Chicago.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 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
toastynoble hopbready
toasty
noble hop
bready
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
A pronounced nose of toasted grain and hearth-baked bread dominates, with subtle caramel undertones and the gentle spice of Noble hops threading through.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Revolution Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-gold beneath bright light, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, and the foam clings to the glass with deliberate retention, leaving distinct bands of lacing as you drink.

copper-goldclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

A pronounced nose of toasted grain and hearth-baked bread dominates, with subtle caramel undertones and the gentle spice of Noble hops threading through. The overall profile is warm and inviting, without aggressive alcohol burn or sharp edges—a classical Märzen character.

toasted grainbread notesNoble hop spicecaramel undertone

◐ Taste

Entry brings soft malty sweetness and a bready richness that carries through the mid-palate with excellent balance. The Noble hops provide a measured, clean bitterness that never dominates, allowing the toasty malt complexity to remain central. The body is smooth and full without heaviness.

malty sweetnessclean bitternessbread and toastsmooth body

◑ Finish

A crisp, measured fade with lingering toast and a whisper of hop resin. The finish is neither dry nor cloying, leaving a balanced aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean fadetoast lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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About Märzen

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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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