Full Review

Tsingtao Brewing Co.
Centennial Journey Marzen-Octoberfest

Category: Märzen/Octoberfest

Date Tasted: 12/7/2023

Country: China

Alcohol: 6.3%

87 Points

Silver Medal

Highly Recommended

Tsingtao Brewing Co.
Centennial Journey Marzen-Octoberfest

Category: Märzen/Octoberfest

Date Tasted: 12/7/2023

Country: China

Alcohol: 6.3%

Medium old gold color. Aromas and flavors of malt candy, maple candy, toasted pecans and sesame seed candy, and teriyaki with a velvety, vibrant, dry medium body and an appealing, medium-length finish with nuances of honey roasted nuts, soy sauce on an apple, malt candies, and toasted nuts. A maple forward Oktoberfest driven by aromas of roasted nuts.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Rich & Full
	Aroma:	malt candy, maple candy, toasted pecans and sesame seed candy, and teriyaki
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with nuances of honey roasted nuts, soy sauce on an apple, malt candies, and toasted nuts
	Bitterness:	Medium
	Enjoy:	with food
	Pairing:	Grilled Beer-Cooked Sausages, Roasted Chicken, Swiss
	Bottom Line:	A maple forward Oktoberfest driven by aromas of roasted nuts.

The Importer

Crown Imports LLC

1 South Dearborn St Suite 1700

Chicago, IL 60603

USA

1 312-873-9600

www.crownimportsllc.com

Their Portfolio

93 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. White Beer 4.7% (China)
85 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Pilsner 4.2% (China)
86 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. American Style IPA 4.4% (China)
94 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Legend Barrel Aged Lager 11.5% (China)
87 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Centennial Journey Marzen-Octoberfest 6.3% (China)
92 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Retro Chinese Fashion Pale Lager 3.5% (China)
92 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Weizenbock 7.3% (China)
92 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Belgian Dubbel Trappist 8.3% (China)
86 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Grapefruit Flavored Sour Ale 5% (China)
86 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Strong Doppelbock 7% (China)
86 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Augerta A6 Pale Lager 5% (China)
BR •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Augerta A3 Pale Lager 4.2% (China) - Bronze Medal
BR •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. YiPin Draft Pale Lager 3.6% (China) - Bronze Medal
88 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. 1903 Pale Lager 4% (China)
BR •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Crystal Draft Pale Lager 4.3% (China) - Bronze Medal
92 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Classic Pale Lager 4.7% (China)
90 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Nicasi Specialty Wheat Ale 4.3% (China)
87 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Lemon 0.0 Non-Alcoholic 0% (China)
89 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. 0.0 Non-Alcoholic Wheat Beer 0% (China)

Marzen-Octoberfest

Serve in a Mug

About

Märzen/Octoberfest

Märzen beers are gold to dark amber in color and range from 5-6.5% in alcohol. These beers are characterized by a fuller-body, sweet toasted and toffee malt flavors and subtle hop character. These beers are malt-forward with flavors and aromas derived from Munich and Vienna malts. Closely related to the Vienna style, märzen-style lagers were originally brewed by Bavarian brewers in March to last through the fall. First officially introduced by Spaten Brewery at the 1841 Oktoberfest, märzen style beers have been linked to this celebration ever since. With only a few select breweries legally permitted to use the term Oktoberfest in Germany, the term “Octoberfest” has been adopted by US craft brewers for märzen style seasonal releases that coincide with the German festival. Noteworthy examples of this style included: Capital Oktoberfest, Great Lake Octoberfest, Spaten Oktoberfest and Ayinger Oktoberfest-Märzen.