10 Oktoberfest Beer Mixed Case 2022 with 1L Stein by Beer Hawk

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Märzen— We love how breweries known for other styles put an equal emphasis and care on nailing these German-style Märzens.

Pouring a burning gold, Athletic’s Oktoberfest hit us first with some really nice floralness on the nose from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops.As a result, the finished beer has a soft caress of French oak that makes this one of the most approachable, balanced Märzens on the market. Märzen— One of the best lager-focused breweries in the entire country does the ultimate justice with its version of an Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest-style– Normally falling under the style of Märzen, these beers are brewed outside the city limits of Munich. Again, if you buy an Oktoberfest-style beer in America, it will most likely be an amber Märzen. Technically only beers brewed by one of the six original breweries in Munich can officially use the term Oktoberfest (Oktoberfestbier). Oktoberfest Lager— Normally, when we’re mentioning New Image it’s because of an innovative new IPA— like one with Phantasm. But you may not know that this Colorado-based brewery also kills it with their lager program.

Between you and me, I’m not a huge of fan of beer but there a few different ones that I can stomach, especially a fruity beer, I’m all over that! I thought I would put together a few fun facts about Oktoberfest because who doesn’t want to learn more about the most celebrated beer festival in the world that happens each year in Munich. Märzen— Barrique Brewing and Blending takes tradition to heart with its Märzen. The Nashville-based brewery starts with floor-malted Bohemian dark malt and pilsner malt from the German maltster Weyermann, double decocting for a 5.8% ABV Märzen with lovely layers of robust maltiness. This is the perfect fall beer, and it is easy to see why it makes it into the top ten beers on Untappd’s All-Time Top-Rated Märzens.

Truth be told, we didn’t get many floral or herbaceous hoppiness here. Instead, this one is all about the malt. Uniquely, the brewery served the Festbier in smaller kölsch-sized glasses in its own version of kölsch service. The event went swimmingly, enough so, that New Image plans to blow out its Oktoberfest celebrations over five weekends this year. Funny story, just as the original Oktoberfest started with a wedding, Waddle similarly began with the wedding of one Off Color employee.

Actually, during the first sixty or so years the darker Bavarian dunkel dominated. But by 1872 Spaten brewery introduced the more amber-hued Märzen, which became the official beer of the fest. And in the mid 1960s Paulaner’s golden-colored Oktoberfest Bier, considered a Festbier, began to take over. The nuptials included a raucous party open to the citizens of Munich on the fields in front of the city gates. Named Therensienwiese or Therese’s Fields, the Wiesn or outdoor meadow hosted days of drinking and horse races. In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) this party aimed to unite Germans during a tumultuous time. Beer enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike can enjoy the PerfectDraft beer keg system, which offers a diverse selection of high-quality draught beers and ciders suitable for every palate. From the crisp and light taste of a classic lager to the bold flavors of an IPA, each keg delivers a taste experience that is unparalleled. For our part, we wanted to recognize the holiday by digging into its history. Above all, we’ll clarify the exact difference between Oktoberfest, Märzen, and Festbiers. Lastly, we’ll give you a few updated recommendations of our favorite classic German and current American versions to try.Since 1818, Paulaner has brewed its Oktoberfest Bier, but it actually didn’t gain popularity at the annual celebration until much later. Featuring both Midwestern and European malts along with German yeast and Wisconsin water, New Glarus’ version of the amber German lager marries the brewery’s Midwestern mentality with traditional German heritage.

Ayinger Festmarzen Oktoberfest: This beer is a traditional Oktoberfest beer that is brewed by the Ayinger Brewery in Germany. It is known for its smooth, malty flavour and is a popular choice among beer drinkers at Oktoberfest. We liked it for its fizzy aroma of cream soda of all things. On the sip it’s much toastier and less sweet. Kind of like the charred ends of buttered toast. We actually like that this one is a bit more bitter than some of the other versions on this list. There is a complex depth to the bitterness that rounds out the whole beer, giving it a robust mouthfeel and body.Today, Germany’s largest folk festival and one of the most famous beer festivals in the world normally welcomes over six million visitors. And has spawned local celebrations at breweries and bars across the globe. What Is the Difference between Oktoberfests, Märzens, and Festbiers? Photography courtesy of Brewery Silvaticus Ales and Lagers Small-Tober started last year when Founder Brandon Capps wanted to make a low-alcohol version of a Oktoberfest beer. Firestone Walker Brewing Company – Paso Robles, CA Photography courtesy of Firestone Walker Brewing Company Elsewhere’s version of an Oktoberfest is just super balanced and beautiful. And to us that is what the Oktoberfest style should be all about. No fuss, no muss, just the good stuff. Festbier— Considered the authentic and original Oktoberfest Bier, Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier, falls under the Festbier category, served at the actual Oktoberfest celebration in Munich.