Oktoberfest
Lion's Tail Brewing Co. & Tap Room
- From:
- Lion's Tail Brewing Co. & Tap Room
- Wisconsin, United States
- Style:
- Märzen
- ABV:
- 5.6%
- Score:
- +7 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.69 | pDev: 3.52%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 06, 2026
- Added:
- Sep 24, 2022
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by LoftusTheBeerEngineer from Wisconsin
3.8/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Lion’s Tail Brewing Co. – Märzen / Oktoberfest Lager
Appearance – 3.25
Pours a clear light amber to deep gold, roughly SRM 9–10, which is stylistically acceptable but on the lighter end for a Märzen. Less copper than expected. Moderate carbonation with a short-lived white head that fades quickly, leaving minimal lacing. Clean, but visually understated.
Aroma – 3.75
Noble hops are more expressive than expected for the style, with Hallertau Mittelfrüh clearly present. Malt-forward aromas of Munich and light caramel come through, supported by a clean lager yeast profile. Subtle sweetness without becoming bready or heavy.
Flavor – 4.0
Balanced and well-developed, especially compared to earlier tastings. Caramel sweetness and toasted Munich malt lead, followed by a gentle roasted note and a faint honey-like linger. Bitterness is restrained but effective, providing structure without disrupting the malt focus. Noble hops surface mid-palate to keep things crisp and refreshing. Clean fermentation profile throughout.
Mouthfeel – 3.5
Medium-bodied but not heavy. Carbonation is sufficient and keeps the beer lively without bite. Smooth and rounder than earlier impressions, finishing clean and encouraging repeat sips.
Overall – 3.75
This Märzen clearly benefited from time. Earlier impressions found it thin and muted, but revisiting it in January revealed a beer that had come into balance and expression. At 5.6% ABV (low end for the style), it drinks easily and showcases a clean lager character with well-integrated malt sweetness and noble hop balance. While the appearance lacks some classic Märzen richness, the flavor and drinkability make up for it. A solid, smooth Oktoberfest lager that rewards patience.
Final Scores:
Appearance: 3.25
Aroma: 3.75
Flavor: 4.0
Mouthfeel: 3.5
Overall: 3.75
Jan 06, 2026Appearance – 3.25
Pours a clear light amber to deep gold, roughly SRM 9–10, which is stylistically acceptable but on the lighter end for a Märzen. Less copper than expected. Moderate carbonation with a short-lived white head that fades quickly, leaving minimal lacing. Clean, but visually understated.
Aroma – 3.75
Noble hops are more expressive than expected for the style, with Hallertau Mittelfrüh clearly present. Malt-forward aromas of Munich and light caramel come through, supported by a clean lager yeast profile. Subtle sweetness without becoming bready or heavy.
Flavor – 4.0
Balanced and well-developed, especially compared to earlier tastings. Caramel sweetness and toasted Munich malt lead, followed by a gentle roasted note and a faint honey-like linger. Bitterness is restrained but effective, providing structure without disrupting the malt focus. Noble hops surface mid-palate to keep things crisp and refreshing. Clean fermentation profile throughout.
Mouthfeel – 3.5
Medium-bodied but not heavy. Carbonation is sufficient and keeps the beer lively without bite. Smooth and rounder than earlier impressions, finishing clean and encouraging repeat sips.
Overall – 3.75
This Märzen clearly benefited from time. Earlier impressions found it thin and muted, but revisiting it in January revealed a beer that had come into balance and expression. At 5.6% ABV (low end for the style), it drinks easily and showcases a clean lager character with well-integrated malt sweetness and noble hop balance. While the appearance lacks some classic Märzen richness, the flavor and drinkability make up for it. A solid, smooth Oktoberfest lager that rewards patience.
Final Scores:
Appearance: 3.25
Aroma: 3.75
Flavor: 4.0
Mouthfeel: 3.5
Overall: 3.75
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