nspired by beers such as: Paulaner Oktoberfest, Great Lakes Oktoberfest, Half Acre Lagertown
The Oktoberfest beer style, also known as Märzen, is a traditional German lager that is closely associated with the annual Oktoberfest celebration. It is characterized by its rich amber color and a medium to full body. Oktoberfest beers exhibit a malty flavor profile with notes of toasted bread, caramel, and biscuit, balanced by a moderate hop bitterness. They have a clean fermentation character and a smooth, crisp finish. While lager yeasts normally require cold fermentation to achieve their delicate, clean flavors, this beer is fermented with Saflager W-34/70 — a lager yeast with an unusually high temperature range. It can ferment at room temperature with ease and result in a similar flavor profile.
Recipe Type: Pseudo-lager
Malt Base: Extract
Steeping Grains: Yes
Hop Additions: Pre-Boil
Fermentation Time: 2 weeks
Conditioning Time: 2 weeks
Maltiness: Moderately High
Hoppiness: Moderately low
Bitterness: Moderate
Color: Deep orange-red
Aroma: Rich malt, toasty
Flavor: Layered sweet maltiness, dry finish
Body: Medium
ABV: 5.8% (+/- 0.5%)
Great For: Beginner/Intermediate brewers
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