Degroen's Marzen

Pros: Clean and crisp
Cons: Needs more malt, and a more fully developed malt character

September and October are the months when my tastebuds usually tell my hands to grab a few six-packs of malty tasting marzen-style beers, but at the Gordon Biersch chain of brewpubs, the marzen is one of the staple brews that's usually on tap at all ...

Pros: Tasty Marzen interpretation
Cons: Varies quite a bit from draft to bottle

October is now over, and one of the preferred times of year for a beer enthusiast (the Octoberfest season) gives way to another (the Holiday season). For many, this means that thoughts of Marzen beer now give way to a thirst for spiced brews, IPAs, and...

Pros: Rich, full bodied, delicious beer.
Cons: Notes of diacetyl are out of place here.

I have often been told that I am a very difficult person to travel with. Whenever I set out with a companion on a road trip to some part of these great United States, I will always be informed by said companion that it takes much longer to get to our...

Pros: A reasonably priced beer made from all natural ingredients; no corn, rice or fruit adjuncts.
Cons: Limited distribution, not an exceedingly great beer.

My Epinons' friend and fellow beer drinker -- Andrew Smith (andaryl) -- reminds me that July is American Beer Month.

So, this month, I picked up a couple of six-packs of Gordon Biersch's Märzen -- and have for the...

Pros: Excellent German interpretation
Cons: Limited distribution

I was looking for something to watch the Laker game with yesterday. When I sit watching a sporting event like this, I usually get so involved that I can’t take the time to review the beer I’m drinking. So I decided to check out the grocery store in...

Pros: Great Character, strong malt
Cons: none

I love the Sudwerk Brewery. Located in liberal Davis, CA, with another brewery here in nearly as liberal Sacramento, Sudwerk's claim to fame is that they are wholly dedicated to bring the German beer experience here to America. All of their beers are...

Pros: Amazing craftsmanship, perfect finish
Cons: Rare and expensive, but well worth it

Gordon Biersch's Marzen is a very strong choice for impressing guests and friends with. The beer settles quickly and beautifully while giving off a light, enticing aroma of sweet hops and malt. The beer itself is a true treasure, with it's lithe,...

Pros: Good body, color, and flavor
Cons: Hard to find

The only way to drink Sudwerk Marzen is fresh at the brewery. I've had the bottled and fresh versions not to mention the take home keg version of this fine beverage and the bottle does it no justice. The brewery is great. There are two of them, one...

Pros: Tastes good if you like Light Beers, or Dark Beers
Cons: $7 for a 6 pack

A friend of mine recommended this beer to me, and I decided to give it a try. I was surprised to find how excellent the taste was. I usually prefer beers with a hint of bitterness, but this beer almost has a sweet taste. It isn't sweet like Hornsby's...

Pros: Smooth, slightly sweet
Cons: Feels heavy after a couple

I enjoy all of the Gordon Biersch brews, but the Marzen is my favorite for enjoying at home with friends.

A beautiful reddish lager, Gordon Biersch Marzen is hoppy, but not overwhelmingly so, and sweet. This is a beer for pulling out your tall...

Pros: Smooth and slightly sweet with a balanced flavor.
Cons: None!

This excelent Marzen is a simple smooth beer with medium body and a slightly sweet finish with a pleasant balanced aftertaste. I like to enjoy this beer while I relax after a hearty meal. I find most other lagers to be too bitter, too flat tasting or to...

Pros: Complexity, Drinkable, Smooth Amber Flavor
Cons: Haven't found any..

I absolutely love this beer.. One of the best around in my humble epinion.. You don't believe me? Give it try, honestly.. It is one of the most complex beers I have ever tasted. Nice and malty, medium gravity, lightly hopped, but jumping with...

Pros: Great beer that goes down smooth and has a good flavor.
Cons: I can't quite place it.. some sort of flavor going up my nose that bothers me a little

Gordon Biersch Marzen is described as a "Smooth Auburn Lager" on the label. I must say I have to agree that it is smooth! This is a tasty beer. It doesn't have any of that strong "microbrew" flavor that turns me off of so many...

Pros: Delicious and Costco sells it
Cons: None

This beer is my "beer of choice" all year round. It is bursting with flavour, though not enough to overwhelm the palate. I find that it goes very well with just about any food; I have yet to find a dish that doesn't go with it. Best of all,...

Pros: Very Nice Tasting Beer
Cons: A Little Expensive (But Worth IT)

I have been drinking Gordon Biersch Marzen ever since I started drinking beer. It has a smooth not too bitter not too sweet taste. It's thicker than most beers, but it's really not too heavy. Most of all, it's so much better than drinking cheap beer. I...