That applies to year-round standby Plaid Panther, but this year's crop of malty marzen beer is loaded with sweet, roasted flavor that makes it perfect for an oversized mug and a brass band.

Fall releases: Erie Marzen Oktoberfest, 7.8% alcohol by volume; traditional fall lager with roasted chocolate malt flavor and color with a smooth, clean crisp finish. Johnny Rails Pumpkin Ale, 6.5 ...

Pair its Charlotte-brewed Oktoberfest German Marzen beer along with a Wurst Flight from its menu of traditional German foods for an authentic feel. There’s apple strudel, too.

October means it's time for Marzen beers. Just in time for the season, Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen, one of the most unique examples of the style, has just become available in Sioux City ...

This 5.7% Marzen is a great example of American Oktoberfest beer done right. Tasting Notes: Aromas of bready malts, toasted malts, caramel, honey, and floral Noble hops start everything off nicely.

Märzen beers were historically brewed in March ("März" in German) and aged until they were ready to drink, typically at the end of September, which was perfect timing for Oktoberfest celebrations.

Oktoberfest: 5.4% Marzen includes rich amber color with a slightly sweet aroma, toasted scone, and biscuit notes. Finishes crisp and clean like the autumn air, according to the Beer Tree website.

The original Marzen beer served at Oktoberfest was strong and full-flavored with a distinctive, rich, amber color. But anyone who's stood on a table in one of the raucous beer tents at Oktoberfest ...

The malt of the marzen is up front and lasts through the entire sip. The oak aging rolls in toward the end to lighten the load and finish things off with a dry, complex finish.

And it’s no surprise this 5.3% Marzen-style beer is brewed with Tettnang Tettnanger and Hallertau Mittelfrueh hops from Germany as well as Samuel Adams Lager Yeast, two-row pale malt blend ...