Oktoberfest Marzen
3 Daughters Brewing Company in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States 🇺🇸
Lager - Märzen / Festbier Regular|
Score
6.99
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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
16 oz. can
5.1% ABV
Note: I looked on every can and the 4-pk container itself and there is no information on any dates (Best By, Born On, etc.), nor any other type of batch-specific information (lot number, tracking number, etc.). In this day and age, I find that a little unsettling.
$10.99 4-pk @ Publix
AROMA: Sharply sweet and perfumed with scents of malt, honey, and orange zest, with floral undertones. I have to say that this is the first beer that I've ever had whose aroma made me immediately think of perfume.
APPEARANCE: Pours a cloudy reddish-brown with a medium (2-finger), medium-tan, tightly frothed head that dissipates somewhat slowly with moderate lacing.
TASTE: Slightly sweet on the front-end with mild bitterness on the back-end. Mostly flavors of malt and hops, but some minor flavors of honey and (oddly enough) lilacs.
MOUTHFEEL: Based off its looks, I was expecting a much "heftier" beer. However, this one is actually thin-bodied with a slightly "rough" texture. Carbonation is average.
OVERALL: Over the years, I've had a LOT of Marzens. And, for the most part, they are all very similar, with the main differences being the level of sweetness or bitterness. However, I'm finding this beer to be quite a bit different from the usual Marzens. Oh sure, the flavor is very familiar but there is something else that makes this beer stand apart from the others. It wasn't until I got to the end of the first beer before I finally realized what the uniqueness factor is ... it's the floral notes in the aroma and flavor! The floral factor isn't overpowering, but it is just enough, that you won't overlook it.
Now, I'm not saying that the floral factor makes this a better beer, just different. To be honest, I'm still debating whether or not I like having it in the beer. Sure, I like the beer, well enough. I'm just not sure if I would like it better without the floral notes. However, what I can say, without a doubt, is that the floral factor will make me remember this beer.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
12 oz. can from Total Wine. Pours a hazy reddish-copper color with a large khaki head and great retention. Great lacing too. Sweet malt aroma. Strong caramel malt flavor with a smooth and crisp finish. True to the American Marzen style. Medium body. Medium carbonation. Low bitterness. Good beer.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Can pour from trade with Johnnnniee--thanks, John! It's a clear honey gold with nice sparkle, thin cap of off-white head with poor retention and no lacing. Aroma is strong toasted caramel grain and mild fruit. Taste mirrors aroma but with slightly metallic note. Mouthfeel is medium side of light-to-medium bodied with smooth texture, average carbonation and finish as taste. Overall, not a favorite style but good strength of aroma and taste.