by BC Brew
10.24.2009
A Märzen is a lager traditionally brewed in March (März) that was stored in cellars or cool caves during the summer, then served during autumn festivals, such as Oktoberfest. It is an amber-red adaptation of a Vienna-style lager credited to Josef Sedlmayr in 1871. As a beer brewed for special occasions, Märzen is typically higher [...]
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by BC Brew
12.08.2008
Lagers aren’t just light and golden. They can be dark, strong, or dark and strong. Falling into the strong category is Bockbier, a smooth, malty, moderately-hopped beer with an alcohol content of 6.3-7.2% ABV. Originally brewed in the northern German city of Einbeck during the height of the Hanseatic League, Einbeck exported this beer throughout [...]
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