Gold in German Maerzen
Altstadt Brewery, Fredericksburg, TX
Hops
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Tasting Notes
A blend of German Pilsner, Vienna, and Munich malts gives this copper-colored lager its rich, lightly sweet malt character. Mild hopping provides balance while…
No hop profile is on record for this beer.
Altstadt Oktoberfest is the copper Märzen that Altstadt Brewery of Fredericksburg, Texas, calls its most popular seasonal release.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56, German-Style Maerzen | Gold (1st place) | 184 | Altstadt Brewery | Fredericksburg, TX |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Märzen | Altstadt: Oktoberfest |
| ABV | 5.9% | Altstadt: Oktoberfest |
| IBU | 16 | Altstadt: Oktoberfest |
| Hops | not published (described only as mild hopping) | Not Found |
| Malts and grains | German Pilsner, Vienna, Munich | Altstadt: Oktoberfest |
| Yeast | Not Found | Not Found |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | none listed | Not Found |
| Other | SRM 13; on tap at the brewery and sold across Texas in season | Altstadt: beer list |
Altstadt Oktoberfest is a traditional Märzen brewed in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Source: Altstadt: Oktoberfest
A blend of German Pilsner, Vienna, and Munich malts gives this copper-colored lager its rich, lightly sweet malt character. Mild hopping provides balance while allowing the toasted malt flavors to shine. The result is a smooth, full-bodied beer with a clean, complex finish.
Source: altstadtbeer.com
The beer page names "A blend of German Pilsner, Vienna, and Munich malts" and says "Mild hopping provides balance" (Altstadt: Oktoberfest); the brewery's medal post adds a "light copper color" and "smooth body" (Altstadt: 2026 GABF news). No hop varieties or yeast are named.
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| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Copper (no SRM number published) | altstadtbeer.com |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Not Found | Not Found |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for German-Style Maerzen calls for bready or biscuity malt with light toast rather than strong caramel, 5.1 to 6.0 percent ABV, 18 to 25 IBU and 4 to 15 SRM. The published 5.9% ABV and SRM 13 fit; the 16 IBU sits just below the range.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | German-Style Maerzen | Gold |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
Altstadt Brewery is in Fredericksburg, TX. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: Microbrewery.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website, Instagram.