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Hofbrau Munchen

Hofbrau Munchen
Oktoberfestbier

Category: Märzen/Octoberfest

Date Tasted:
Country: Germany
Alcohol: 6.3%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended

Hofbrau Munchen
Oktoberfestbier

Category: Märzen/Octoberfest

Date Tasted:
Country: Germany
Alcohol: 6.3%
Old gold color. Aromas of bruleed lemon and hints of orange zest with a crisp, foamy, dry light body and a warming, brisk hints of peanut, fresh bread, and radish finish. A restrained Marzen with citrusy high notes.

Tasting Info

Beer Glass Style: Crisp & Light
Aroma Aroma: bruleed lemon and hints of orange zest
Taste Flavor: hints of peanut, fresh bread, and radish
Bitterness Bitterness: Medium
Enjoy Enjoy: with food
Recipes Pairing: Grilled Beer-Cooked Sausages, Roasted Chicken, Swiss
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A restrained Marzen with citrusy high notes.

The Importer

Hofbrauhaus of America

The Importer
2560 Anthem Village Drive
Suite 140
Henderson, NV 89052
USA
1 389-3996

Marzen-Octoberfest

Märzen beers are gold to dark amber in color and range from 5-6.5% in alcohol. These beers are characterized by a fuller-body, sweet toasted and toffee malt flavors and subtle hop character. These beers are malt-forward with flavors and aromas derived from Munich and Vienna malts. Closely related to the Vienna style, märzen-style lagers were originally brewed by Bavarian brewers in March to last through the fall. First officially introduced by Spaten Brewery at the 1841 Oktoberfest, märzen style beers have been linked to this celebration ever since. With only a few select breweries legally permitted to use the term Oktoberfest in Germany, the term “Octoberfest” has been adopted by US craft brewers for märzen style seasonal releases that coincide with the German festival. Noteworthy examples of this style included: Capital Oktoberfest, Great Lake Octoberfest, Spaten Oktoberfest and Ayinger Oktoberfest-Märzen.