Is Märzen the same as Oktoberfest?
According to the 2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), Oktoberfest and Märzen are ultimately the same brews. The only reason for the difference in name is due to the legality of the term Oktoberfestbier, which just means the beer was produced in the city of Munich.
Is Märzen beer Oktoberfest?
An amber beer style that was developed over 200 years ago to celebrate the original Oktoberfest. The Märzen name comes from “March beer” because it was historically brewed in March to be at peak flavor for the Oktoberfest celebration. Today this style is available year-round in the US due to popular demand.
What does Märzen mean in German?
March
Originating in Germany, this style was traditionally brewed in the spring (“Marzen” meaning “March”) and aged, or lagered, throughout the summer. A stronger version was served at early Oktoberfest celebrations and became known as Oktoberfest.
Why is it called Märzen?
Märzenbier, which means March beer in German, was brewed and stored in caves to stay cool and last until the fall. Compared to other beers at the time, it had higher ABV and more hops, both of which helped preserve the beer longer. Even though it was brewed in the spring, the beer became associated with the fall.
What is a traditional Oktoberfest beer?
Märzen or Märzenbier (German: the month of March beer) is a lager that originated in Bavaria. It has a medium to full body and may vary in color from pale through amber to dark brown. It is the beer traditionally served at the Munich Oktoberfest.
What does a Weizenbock taste like?
With flavors of bready malt and dark fruits like plum, raisin, and grape, this style is low on bitterness and high on carbonation. Balanced clove-like phenols and fruity, banana-like esters produce a well-rounded aroma.
Is Weizenbock a lager or ale?
Ale. Weizenbock beer was introduced by the first family of wheat beers in 1907. Contrary to the bottom fermenting German lager, Bock, a Weizenbock is the top fermenting wheat ale version that combines characteristics of a Hefeweizen and a Doppelbock.