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Summit Oktoberfest

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A lager in the classic Märzen style, inspired by the ultimate beer celebration and brewed as a fall beer. Munich and Moravian 37 malts meet Northern Brewer, Tettnanger and Saaz hops, with rich caramel notes, toasty depth and a clean, crisp finish. It pours bronze at 6.5% ABV and 15° Plato, and has been part of the Summit lineup since 2001.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 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
carameltoastyclean
caramel
toasty
clean
noble hop
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with warm caramel malt and gentle toasted grain, layered beneath a subtle noble-hop backdrop of herbal and floral notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summit Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

A clear bronze pour with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. The head is white and persistent, forming fine lacing that clings to the glass wall with each sip. Carbonation is visible and steady, creating a refined bead that speaks to traditional lager conditioning.

bronzeclearfine lacingpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm caramel malt and gentle toasted grain, layered beneath a subtle noble-hop backdrop of herbal and floral notes. Munich and Moravian malts contribute depth and softness without any sharp alcohol impression. The overall impression is balanced and inviting—approachable without being thin.

caramel malttoasted grainnoble hopssoft and balanced

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with caramel sweetness and toasted breadiness building across the mid-palate. Northern Brewer and Tettnanger hops provide restrained bitterness and subtle spice; Saaz adds a hint of herbal finesse. The bitterness integrates cleanly rather than asserting itself, maintaining the malt-forward character of the style.

caramel sweetnesstoasty depthrestrained bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

Clean and crisp, with lingering caramel and a gentle hoppy fade that fades within seconds to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No sharp edges or cloying sweetness.

crisp finishdry aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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