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017 - MrB-Coopers - Oktoberfest BJCP 3B Oktoberfest/Märzen (European Amber Lager) Smooth, clean, and rather rich, with a depth of malt character. This is one of the classic malty styles, with a maltiness that is often described as soft, complex, and elegant but never cloying. Origin is credited to Gabriel Sedlmayr, based on an adaptation of the Vienna style developed by Anton Dreher around 1840, shortly after lager yeast was first isolated. Typically brewed in the spring, signaling the end of the traditional brewing season and stored in cold caves or cellars during the warm summer months. Served in autumn amidst traditional celebrations. Domestic German versions tend to be golden, like a strong Pils-dominated Helles. Export German versions are typically orange-amber in color, and have a distinctive toasty malt character. German beer tax law limits the OG of the style at 14°P since it is a vollbier, although American versions can be stronger. “Fest” type beers are special occasion beers that are usually stronger than their everyday counterparts. Brewed: 11/1/2012MMMBottled: 11/18/2012MMMReady to Drink: 12/16/2012 OG 1.043 SGMMMFG 1.012 SG 4.1 % ABVMMM21.0 IBUsMMM11.7 SRM Carbonation: 2.7 Volumes CO2 Calories: 142.4 kcal/12oz |