Green Bench Co-Founder and Head Brewer Khris Johnson uses a traditional double decoction process and natural carbonation to truly mimic an authentic German-inspired interpretation of this celebratory harvest beer. History [ edit ] Beer carriage at the Oktoberfest folk costume procession in 2006 A glass of Franziskaner Weissbier

Non-Alcoholic Festbier— Because who says you can only drink non-alcoholic beer during Dry January? We’ll admit this is the first non-alcoholic version of a Festbier we’ve tried, and we wholly enjoyed it. To fully appreciate the flavor profiles of these Spaten beers, it’s worth considering factors like serving temperature. For instance, some Spaten enthusiasts recommend enjoying it slightly warm to enhance the full flavor potential. Frequently Asked Questions What is the alcohol content of Spaten beer?One of Spaten’s most popular offerings is its Premium Lager, also known as Münchner Hell. This bottom-fermented German lager boasts a 5.2% ABV, 21 IBUs, and is golden in color with a well-balanced hop flavor. The brewery is also famous for its Oktoberfest Ur Marzen, a traditional choice for Oktoberfest celebrations not only in Munich but around the world. Here at Bier Company we are extremely excited to launch our Ultimate Oktoberfest Bier Box giving you a taste of Oktoberfest here in the UK. Our carefully curated Bier Box boasts an incredible range of German craft beer that are steeped in brewing history.

In short, there’s a diversity of options to choose from. Some U.S. breweries go the classic route close to a German Oktoberfestbier. Others deviate, like Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company in Denver, which adds a local twist by using 100% Colorado malt from Troubadour Malting in Fort Collins and hops from Colorado Hop Company in Loveland. And that’s what this beer is all about. Released just this past week, Bierstadt’s version stays true to the Märzen style. Sweet graininess at the front. Very subtle signs of bread, toast, and caramel. No evidence of the 5.7% ABV at all. Has a touch of grassy hop flavor, and bitterness is a medium-low with just enough bite to keep things from getting completely dull. Finish is very crisp. Some light toast and caramel rise up in the aftertaste along with residual grainy sweetness. FINISHING THOUGHTS Yes, Spaten beer is available in the United States. You can find Spaten Premium Lager, as well as other Spaten products, at various retailers and online stores. Who owns Spaten brewery? Franziskaner" redirects here. For other uses, see Franziskaner (disambiguation). Spaten-Franziskaner-BräuFor instance, the Märzen, a smooth, toasty, bready, slightly spicy German amber lager with a bit of Noble hop bite. First brewed by Spaten in Germany, Märzens were the official beer of the Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich before being replaced by… Oh, and did we mention the royal family provided beer and food free of charge? So much fun was had by all that the festival became a yearly celebration. Not a style I typically seek out, I do have a soft spot for Gordon Biersch Marzen. I went to college and came of age in the South Bay Area, so Gordon Biersch was readily available everywhere.

But regardless of the exact style, Oktoberfests have this in common: On a cool autumn day, these lighter-bodied, sometimes malty, sometimes slightly hoppy lagers satisfy us to our core. Here are a few versions from American craft brewers that put their own modern spin on the German classic. For the most part these versions will adhere to the more recognizable Märzen style that as we’ve mentioned has become popular here in the States. Oktoberfest

Essentially a lesson in German royalty, Oktoberfest started with a wedding. Bavarian Crown Prince Louis (later King Louis I of Bavaria) married Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen on Oct. 12th, 1810.

Today, the festival attracts, on average, six million visitors a year, canceled only twice because of global pandemics, literally (once for cholera and, of course, more recently for COVID-19). But, wait! Don’t go running off all gung-ho, thinking you’ll get a chance to drink the authentic original Marzën style at this years Oktoberfest celebration in Munich. Sorry to say, but this beer won’t make the meadow, and hasn’t in about 15 years. The only beer style served at any of the Oktoberfest tents these days is examples of the modern, and much lighter, Festbier. Märzen— Tradition! Tradition! Revolution’s rendition of Oktoberfest rings deep and true. Oktoberfest, available from August through October, uses traditional German ingredients, hitting only 5.7% ABV and 25 IBUs. Pouring a burning gold, Athletic’s Oktoberfest hit us first with some really nice floralness on the nose from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops. When a beer like Oktoberfest is established in another country, the initial attributes are the reference point,” Oliver says. “We were first exposed to Märzen-type Oktoberfest beer, and that’s where our association is based from.”The Oktoberfestbier is produced in spring to be sold in autumn for the Oktoberfest. It has >13.7° Plato wort and 5.9% of alcohol by volume. Lastly, the Helles Lager is another popular offering from Spaten. Similar to the Münchner Hell, this beer style boasts a light golden color and a crisp, refreshing taste. The Spaten Lager stays true to the 1516 Bavarian Purity Law by using only malt, hops, and water, ensuring a quality drinking experience. Märzen— Built to bring in the fall, Hopewell’s Oktoberfest captures the essence of this season in a can. Which is why we love it so much. Rich and malty with a hint of that Noble hop character, the aroma actually presented very juicy to us. The Pils was the first to be produced in Munich and has >11.7° Plato wort and 5.0% of alcohol by volume. Truth be told, we didn’t get many floral or herbaceous hoppiness here. Instead, this one is all about the malt.