Variation of Vienna Lager produced in the great Bavarian city of Munich. Low malt sweetness with a decided toasted flavor. Made by great Oktoberfest brewers like Paulaner and Spaten.
Profile
Medium body. Malty with low bitterness, low hop flavor and low aroma. Moderately alcoholic. Amber to deep copper color. Moderate to high carbonation. No ester, fruitiness or diacytl.
Ingredients
German Vienna Malt (bulk), Munich malt, some crystal. Noble hops. High carbonate water (see Munich water profile). Decoction mashing often used.
Examples
Paulaner Oktoberfest, Spaten Ur-Marzen Oktoberfest, Harpoon Oktoberfest, Sam Adams Oktoberfest, Hofbrau Oktoberfest, Capital Oktoberfest, Eggenberger Marzen