Category 85: Märzen/Oktoberfest

Color:
Pale to reddish-brown
Clarity:
Appearance should be bright; chill haze should not be present.
Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
Bready or biscuity malt aroma and flavor should be present. Sweet maltiness is medium-low to medium and leads to a muted clean hop bitterness. Malt flavors should be of light toast rather than strong caramel. Low level caramel character is acceptable.
Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
Hop aroma and flavor is low and of noble character.
Fermentation Characteristics:
Fruity-estery and diacetyl aromas and flavors should not be perceived
Body:
Medium
Alcohol by Volume:
5.1%-6.0%
IBU:
18-25
SRM Color:
4-15