Ayinger Fest Marzen arrives!

Modern Brewery Age,  August 29, 2005  

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Importer Merchant Du Vin of Seattle reports that the seasonal Ayinger Oktober Fest Marzen has arrived in the United States. "Ayinger Oktober Fest-Marzen is one of the most highly-respected versions of this style available in the world today," says Craig Hartinger of MDV. "The beer is a full-bodied, rich lager. It has a malty bouquet with a hint of sweetness: think of the best oatmeal you ever had, then multiply by a thousand. Color is deep gold and the flavor is the perfect balance: malt backbone with depth & richness; complimented by soft dryness from long maturation; and alcohol of 5.6% by volume. Fest-Marzen is spiced with enough hops to make it snappy and thirst-quenching, but in the classic Bavarian style it's not highly bitter."

Mr. Hartinger reports that the U.S. packages are the traditional, slender half-liter bottle, 20 per case, and the beer is also sold in 30-liter kegs. Ayinger Oktober Fest Marzen comes in at 5.6% alcohol by volume, with 21 IBU.

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