Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen
Ayinger Privatbrauerei

Ayinger Oktober Fest-MärzenAyinger Oktober Fest-Märzen
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From:
Ayinger Privatbrauerei
 
Germany
Style:
Märzen
Ranked #9
ABV:
5.8%
Score:
90
Ranked #9,101
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 10.42%
Reviews:
1,283
Ratings:
3,076
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 17, 2024
Added:
Sep 15, 2001
Wants:
  174
Gots:
  403
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Ratings by oberon:
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Reviewed by oberon from North Carolina

3.6/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Pours a copper color with a little orange tint to it with a pretty nice head,the aroma is very doughy and and toasted.The taste is pretty sweet at first with some definent bread-like undertones,there is a dryeness in the finish.I like a good marzen to have more sweetness to it this is a little dry but It is pretty well made and drinkable.
Aug 14, 2003
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Feb 17, 2024
 
Rated: 4.13 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Jan 29, 2024
 
Rated: 4.21 by bottmfeedr from Texas

Jan 13, 2024
 
Rated: 4.37 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Nov 26, 2023
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Reviewed by krh from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Maybe the best German import Oktoberfest I've had in the US. Enjoyable balance of biscuit & hops and not as heavy as the American Marzens that fill me up after one drink.
Nov 26, 2023
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Rated by The_Sewer_King from Illinois

4.7/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Very well-balanced beer. Toasty and nutty. Easy drinker.
Nov 09, 2023
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Reviewed by dank203 from New Jersey

3.83/5  rDev -5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A solid Oktoberfest classic. Poured from 500 mL bottle into large Oktoverfest mug. Pours burnt orange with 1.5 fingers of head. Very lagery malt aroma. A hint of earthy, caramel and spice notes. Drinkability overall very satisfying
Oct 30, 2023
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Reviewed by mhhsvt from Pennsylvania

4.36/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
This is really good, probably the best fest marzen l have tried to date! Very flavorful with a dry lasting bitter finish that lasts.
This is not a crusher! It is a beer to sip savor and enjoy. I can see why it is rather pricey. Really an excellent beer!
Ya get what you pay for
Oct 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by Mattias from Sweden

Oct 27, 2023
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Reviewed by Nvrmind16 from California

4.07/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Definately a heavier beer, the kind of liquid bread europeans have for dinner, still tasty, but nothing so distinct you would write about. Not a year round drink, but great for colder weather.
Oct 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4.13 by ScottyB515 from Ohio

Oct 24, 2023
 
Rated: 4.23 by Sellen from Connecticut

Oct 24, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by Dethark from England

Oct 17, 2023
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Rated by tyden46

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Tried this one at El Capataz in Laredo, TX. Really good märzen. Nice biscuit, caramel flavor at the end.
Oct 14, 2023
 
Rated: 3.98 by Bk0078 from California

Oct 13, 2023
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Reviewed by LustyWolf from New York

4.96/5  rDev +23.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Malty caramel on the nose.
Nice head and just right carbonation feel on tongue.
Taste like what an Oktober Fest-Marzen should taste like.
The gold standard.
Oct 10, 2023
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Reviewed by DarkPassport

4.93/5  rDev +22.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Appearance: Pours clear golden amber with a little tan head from a bottle into a glass.

Taste and Aroma: Malt and caramel. Slightly sweet bread that is warmed but not toasted. Toffee. No unnecessary fruit, spice, or hop bitterness.

Feel: Medium-light body and carbonation. Clean and crisp.

Overall: Great beer. The bar is set for the Marzen style with this one. After all, they've had a very long time to perfect the recipe.

Pairing: It came with no surprise that this beer was amazing alongside a bratwurst topped with sauerkraut and nestled in a warm pretzel bun. I was a little underwhelmed using this beer to wash down a Bavarian pretzel with sweet mustard. I think it was the sweetness of the mustard throwing the whole experience off. I recommend instead going for either a beer cheese or a spicy mustard to dip the pretzel in. Lastly, Ayinger Oktoberfest offset a tangy traditional German potato salad spectacularly.
Oct 10, 2023
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

4.59/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
11.2 oz bottle into a Becher glass.
L: Pours clear medium amber with a 1/2" soapy/creamy eggshell white head that is lightly fizzy and recedes to edge skin, steady carbo bubbles, no lacing, carbonation settles down over time.
S: Caramel malts, a clean hint of fruit, distant apple, background grape notes, quite clean.
T: Gently sweet caramel malts, lightly toasted grains, brown bread, subtle fruit notes, very light citrus zest bitterness, lightly sweet across the length of each sip, a whisper of toffee, a touch of yeast dances around, has an enticing malty aftertaste.
F: Gently brisk, bright, medium-bodied feel with a semi-full middle and a clean & smooth lightly dry finish that sort of vanishes. Remains brisk to the last sip.
O: Has a most exquisite malt profile and a breezy finish. Excellent attenuation and feel. Absolute top-notch pure taste. Beautifully balanced. It is world-class in its style.
Oct 08, 2023
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Rated by SWOhio-aquifer from Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Benchmark octoberfest beer. For what can be found out there in the U.S. This is the beer to compare your favorite octoberfest to. CHEERS!
Oct 04, 2023
Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen from Ayinger Privatbrauerei
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 3076 ratings