Shiner Märzen-Style Oktoberfest
Spoetzl Brewery

Shiner Märzen-Style OktoberfestShiner Märzen-Style Oktoberfest
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From:
Spoetzl Brewery
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Märzen
Ranked #405
ABV:
5.7%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,171
Avg:
3.37 | pDev: 15.43%
Reviews:
369
Ratings:
1,323
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 28, 2023
Added:
Sep 21, 2005
Wants:
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Just like the world's largest beer festival, our little brewrey has Bavarian roots and a long tradition of honoring tradition. Which is why we made this märzen-style with German-grown Hallertau tradition. If that doesn't make you polka dance for joy, we don't know what will.
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Ratings by TylerBGoode:
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Reviewed by TylerBGoode from Oklahoma

3.03/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Considering Shiner's track record of non-offensive and somewhat boring beers, it's no surprise that their requisite Oktoberfest brew follows the same pattern. I bought a six pack of these when they first hit store shelves over a month ago and still have yet to finish it. It's not that I don't like it, it's just that there are so many more exciting beers in my fridge that take precendent over this one.

I typically pour my Oktoberfest beers into a Sam Adams perfect pint glass. This brew has a light copper toned hue and a thin head. The smell is off-putting to me, similar to the curious odor of their famous bock only with a bigger sweeter malt aroma. The taste is less than complex. At first it seems as if it's much too light bodied and watery to be considered an Oktoberest, but then the toasted malts come into play and the beer ends up actually having a pretty nice finish. It may be a bit of a boring brew, but it's so unoffensive and goes down so easy that it's hard to down right loathe it. It's not my favorite Oktoberfest (by any means) and it's not my favorite Shiner brew, but if one happens to find its way into my pint glass I don't hesitate to finish it off.
Sep 27, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.13 by Oktoberfest from Ohio

Nov 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.13 by JonnyCastle from Massachusetts

Nov 05, 2023
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Reviewed by Kostantiniyya from Texas

3.17/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Sweet season marzen purchased at an H-E-B grocery store as a single bottle.

Look: Conveys an orange-y, transparent look. Light head that quickly dissipates. Some carbonation. I like the packaging; it looks nice.

Smell: Caramel malt and sweetness on the nose. A little bit of biscuit / toasted bread.

Taste: Caramel sweetness. Malt. Definitely on the sweeter side of some marzens I've had this season.

Feel: Feels like drinking beer. I could have crushed this in a fraction of the time it took me to write this quick review.

Overall: A nice drinker; not likely to get it again, though if it were the best option at a low-bar restaurant or something I guess I'd order it over the mass-produced mainstays. Glad to have; glad to move on to the next unique beer.
Nov 01, 2023
 
Rated: 3.53 by QuintusHorace from California

Nov 01, 2023
 
Rated: 3.31 by Creepachu

Oct 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.55 by Thanatosbat777 from Georgia

Oct 21, 2023
 
Rated: 3.68 by TimDixon1964 from Maryland

Oct 08, 2023
 
Rated: 4.28 by sherrymj from Ohio

Oct 07, 2023
 
Rated: 3.71 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Oct 02, 2023
 
Rated: 3.86 by charger88 from Texas

Sep 30, 2023
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Rated by odannyob from Colorado

3.48/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Looks like a Marzen. Smells like one. Tastes mighty fine, like a Marzen. Feels like one, too. Overall, a nifty Marzen, Shiner-style. Prost!
Sep 26, 2023
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Reviewed by dbl_delta from Pennsylvania

3.69/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Bottle into pint glass. Pours a deep gold color with a persistent off-white head. Not much lacing. Initial impression is roasted malt and a bit of caramel. Mouthfeel is crisp and medium-bodied. Finish fades to a slightly sweet caramel. Overall, it's drinkable but not memorable.
Sep 25, 2023
 
Rated: 2.86 by Mardinae from Texas

Sep 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4.37 by Overtonjd from New Jersey

Sep 17, 2023
 
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Reviewed by whynot44 from Missouri

3.46/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Clear bright amber color with a respectable and lasting head.
The aroma is toasted caramel malt and a hint of brown sugar.
The taste is lightly sweet toasted caramel malt, slightly metallic with a bit of herbal hops in the finish.
The body is light/medium, moderate carbonation, smooth and fairly drinkable.
Altogether, this is a modest attempt at an Octoberfest, solid and drinkable but nothing special.
Sep 17, 2023
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Reviewed by Martin194 from Iowa

3.17/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Look: Clear amber with a white head that dissipated quickly.

Smell: Pretty sweet up front with roasty and earthy notes blending in.

Taste: Follows smell pretty well. The aftertaste reminds me of a cheaper lager, which I didn't love.

Feel: Medium body, normal carbonation.

Overall: Solid, drinkable, but nothing to write home about.
Sep 16, 2023
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Reviewed by Deutschbierlover67 from Texas

2.71/5  rDev -19.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
I had high hopes for this brew. But alas, I am again disappointed. I'm a regular drinker of Shiner Bock. But thus far I have not been impressed with any of their other brews. This just continues that impression. The flavor was a bit muted and flat. Not at all like a good Oktoberfest. Drinkable. But why? When there are so many really good fest beers to be had. Why settle for a merely average beer?
Aug 28, 2023
 
Shiner Märzen-Style Oktoberfest from Spoetzl Brewery
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 1323 ratings