American-Style Märzen/Oktoberfest

Color: Pale to reddish brown

Clarity: Chill haze should not be present

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt aroma and flavor should express a light toasted character. Bready or biscuity malt aroma and flavor is acceptable. A low level of caramel character is acceptable. Sweet maltiness should be present.

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low

Perceived Bitterness: Medium-low to medium

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery and diacetyl aromas and flavors should not be perceived

Body: Medium

Additional Notes:

The American version of this classic German beer is distinguished by a more pronounced hop character.

• Color SRM (EBC): 4-15 (8-30 EBC)
• ABV: 4.0%-4.7% (5.1%-6.0%) %
• IBU: 20-30
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.012-1.020 (3.1-5.1 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.050-1.060 (12.4-14.7 °Plato)