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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Barrier will have 10 German-style beers on tap including Frau Blucher rauchbier, schwarzbier black lager, Oktoberfest marzen, hefeweizen. kolsch and gose.

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.