American-Style Maerzen/Oktoberfest
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
4 SRM15 SRM
- OG
- 1.050 – 1.060
- FG
- 1.012 – 1.020
- ABV
- 5.1 – 6 %
- IBU
- 20 – 30
North American Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
This American version of a classic German beer is distinguished by a more pronounced hop character.
Pale to reddish brown
Chill haze should not be present
Sweet maltiness should be present, expressed as a light toasted character. Bready or biscuity malt aroma and flavor is acceptable. Low level caramel attributes are acceptable.
Low to medium-low exhibiting herbal, grass-like, spicy, floral, or citrus attributes
Medium-low to medium
Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present
Medium
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.