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Ayinger Oktober Festmärzen is a traditional Bavarian lager brewed in celebration of Oktoberfest. This full-bodied Märzen offers a rich malt character balanced with subtle hop bitterness, delivering a smooth and satisfying drinking experience. Brewed according to German Purity Laws, this lager captures the true spirit of Bavaria’s famous beer festival.
Key Features and Benefits
- Authentic Bavarian Lager: Brewed in the heart of Bavaria following traditional methods, ensuring an authentic Oktoberfest experience.
- Rich Malt Character: Full-bodied with deep malt flavors and a smooth, slightly toasty finish.
- Perfect for Festivities: Ideal for enjoying during Oktoberfest or as a delicious companion to any celebration.
Tasting Notes
Ayinger Oktober Festmärzen pours a clear amber color with a creamy white head. The aroma is rich with malty sweetness, featuring notes of toasted bread and caramel. The palate offers a full-bodied malt flavor with a subtle hop bitterness, leading to a smooth, well-rounded finish.
Taste Profile
- Sweetness: Medium
- Body: Full
- Fruitiness: Low
- Bitterness: Medium-Low
- Alcohol: 5.8%
Food Pairing Suggestions
This Festmärzen pairs beautifully with traditional Bavarian dishes such as sausages, pretzels, roasted meats, and potato salads. It’s also an excellent match for grilled vegetables and hearty stews, making it perfect for autumn celebrations.
Producer Information
Ayinger Privatbrauerei is a family-owned brewery located just outside Munich, Germany. With a history dating back to 1878, Ayinger is known for producing world-class lagers and wheat beers that adhere to time-honored brewing techniques and the German Purity Law of 1516.
Technical Details
- Bottle Size: 500ml
- Alcohol Content: 5.8%
- Style: Märzen (Lager)
- Country of Origin: Germany
- Brewery: Ayinger Privatbrauerei
Additional Information
Best served chilled at 7-9°C. Enjoy Ayinger Oktober Festmärzen during the fall months for the most authentic experience, or savor it year-round to celebrate Bavarian brewing tradition.
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
- Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
- Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
- Click and collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop.
- We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
- We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes. Delivery is via NZ Couriers.
Returns
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We’ll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the ‘Complete Orders’ link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We’ll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we’ve received and processed the returned item.