Name: Oktober Fest-Marzen
Brewer: Brauerei Aying (Aying, Germany)
Classification: Marzen
Alcohol: 5.8%
Thoughts: Germany does not really do the whole craft brew thing, but they have well established breweries that brew in much smaller amounts than the big boys. Ayinger is one of them. They are an old school German brewer based deep in the heart of Bavaria. They make a lot of different beers that are celebrated by people all over the world, but this is one of their best. This Marzen pours a dark, rich gold with a frothy head that ribbons and laces around the glass. The aroma is supremely fresh and full of grain and herbs. It was so German it made me want to put on my lederhosen and take over Poland. The taste has top notes of green tea, hops, and woody malts. Underneath there seems to be a little more sweetness from vanilla notes and maybe some banana. This Marzen is completely unique to me. It doesn't smell, taste or look like any of the other Marzens I have had, but it is better than all of them. The best part of this beer is the remarkable finish. It is subtly dry, faintly alcoholic and perfectly balanced. It is hard to really understand the principles of breweries like this because they are in a different culture and in a different era, but one thing I do understand, they make great beer!
Rating: 89/100
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