Bonfire Marzen Lager
Baraboo Brewing Company

Bonfire Marzen LagerBonfire Marzen Lager
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From:
Baraboo Brewing Company
 
Nebraska, United States
Style:
Märzen
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
81
Avg:
3.51 | pDev: 11.4%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
35
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 20, 2017
Added:
Sep 21, 2012
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  7
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Rated: 4.25 by bicyclesandbeer from Illinois

Aug 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.81 by The_Kriek_Freak from Pennsylvania

Jul 29, 2016
 
Rated: 2.5 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by Naniamania from Nebraska

Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by hooverhawkeye from Iowa

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.68 by heytomcat from Minnesota

Nov 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by deleted_user_438457 from Kansas

Oct 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.49 by afinepilsner from Iowa

Oct 11, 2014
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Reviewed by hoptheology from California

3.97/5  rDev +13.1%
A new beer from Baraboo, and consequently my first from them. Apparently this is either contracted out to Hy-Vee Stores exclusively or its their brand. I guess I'm not sure. We'll see how this pans out.

Appearance (4) : Pours out of the bottle a beautiful amber hue; in the glass I'm welcomed with a three finger, fairly tight knit head, on top of a fiery orange glow for a body. The opacity and depth is about 50%, I can still see images through it but not text. The head seems to be sticking around and leaves lacing rings around the glass, so I feel confident to give this category a 4.

Aroma (4.25) : Hey, bonfire is right. It's got some smokey and sappy char wood aromas along with the traditional wheat and malt smells. There's also some honey and a big presence of rich log cabin-type maple syrup. I'm giving this category a 4.25 because it's so unique and tantalizing. This is like a fire on a cold Octobers' night in the plains. These guys are nailing the demographic right.

Taste (3.75) : A punch of sour maple and dough mixture right off the bat, with some of the char and smoke poking through. It also sports a robust cracker body. The aftertaste lingers with maple and biscuit. Unique, but fair, even good possibly. I'm teetering between 3.75 and 4, but I'm gonna humble this one and say 3.75.

Mouthfeel (3.5) : Here's where it gets a little weird. The first part of the body is watery, in fact the majority of it is. In the middle some spicy (yes I said spicy) carbonation seems to erupt volcanically in the mouth. After I swallow, the tip of my tongue is left buzzing. Not sure what that's all about. It ends semi-dry.

Overall (3.97) : I have to give this beer props for being unique. In fact, if I grew tired of all the other Marzens out there that tend to be so similar, I would pick up a sixer of Baraboo and call my friends and say, "hey, guys...come check this out. It's different from other Marzens, I promise." The smoke and char really set it apart, as well as the maple, and finally the "tongue buzzing" sensation from the mouthfeel. I don't know whether to call that a defect or an extraordinary trait. Regardless of how you view it, the Baraboo Bonfire is worth a hard look.
Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Derrill from Missouri

Sep 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.6 by blvdlover from Missouri

Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by LukeGude from Iowa

Aug 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ccdp

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Arsenal11 from Illinois

Jun 24, 2014
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Reviewed by BeerWithMike from Nebraska

4.12/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Sampled on 6/5/14 and is only available at Hy-Vee grocery stores. Bottled chilled down to 36 degrees F in my beer cooler and poured into a glass boot.

Pours a pretty copper-amber in color with a good 2+-finger off white foamy head. A good amount of lacing is seen with each sip. The aroma isn't too strong but is of sweet caramel malts, yeast, with a hint of floral. The taste is even better with the above flavors coming through with a hint of butterscotch and a slight tangy finish. Goes down easy and is tasty. Perfect carbonation for this type of brew.
Jun 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by dtomes from New York

Jan 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Joey-bags1990 from Missouri

Nov 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Kahlerbock from Kansas

Oct 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by jewellrunner from Missouri

Oct 14, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Eric908 from South Dakota

Oct 07, 2013
Bonfire Marzen Lager from Baraboo Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 35 ratings