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The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Collection: Oktoberfest Bier

Oktoberfest Bier is brewed for one of the world's greatest beer festivals, but it's far more than a seasonal novelty. Rich, bready malt, smooth drinkability and clean lager character define the style, with traditional Märzen offering deeper toasted flavours and modern Festbier leaning brighter and more refreshing. However you pour it, autumn doesn't quite feel the same without one.

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Oktoberfest beer is brewed in celebration of Germany’s famous autumn beer festival, traditionally centred around Märzen and Festbier styles known for smooth malt character, clean fermentation and remarkable drinkability. Historically brewed in Bavaria and lagered through the summer months, these beers were designed to remain stable for autumn festivities while developing a rounded, refined character through extended cold conditioning.

Traditional Märzen typically shows deeper amber colour and richer toasted malt flavours, while the modern Festbier served in Munich today tends to be paler, lighter and even more sessionable. Both styles balance bread crust, biscuit malt and gentle sweetness with crisp lager fermentation and restrained hop bitterness.

Our Oktoberfest range focuses on traditional German breweries alongside modern interpretations of the style, including Märzen, Festbier and seasonal lager brewed specifically for autumn drinking. Alongside classic Bavarian producers, the collection also includes independent breweries producing contemporary takes on Oktoberfest-inspired beer with a focus on freshness and balance.

Expect clean malt character, soft bitterness and smooth, easy-drinking lager designed for longer sessions and food pairing. These beers work especially well alongside roast meats, sausages, pretzels, cheese and colder-weather dishes, making them some of the most versatile seasonal beer styles available.

Whether you prefer classic Bavarian lager or fresher modern interpretations of Oktoberfest beer, this collection highlights some of the most satisfying, approachable and food-friendly autumn beers in the world of brewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oktoberfest Bier?

Oktoberfest Bier is a traditional German lager brewed specifically for the Oktoberfest festival in Munich, typically stronger and malt-forward compared to standard lagers.

What style of beer is Oktoberfest Bier?

Oktoberfest Bier is usually a Märzen or Festbier style lager, known for its smooth malt character, clean finish and moderate to high strength.

What does Oktoberfest Bier taste like?

It is typically rich, malty and slightly sweet with notes of bread, biscuit, caramel and a gentle hop bitterness for balance.

How strong is Oktoberfest Bier?

Most Oktoberfest beers are around 5.5%–6.5% ABV, making them stronger than many standard lagers.

What is the difference between Märzen and Festbier?

Märzen is more amber, fuller-bodied and malt-heavy, while Festbier is usually paler, cleaner and slightly more hop-forward, reflecting modern Oktoberfest styles.

Where is Oktoberfest Bier from?

Authentic Oktoberfest Bier comes from Munich, Germany, and is traditionally brewed by the city’s major historic breweries.

Is Oktoberfest Bier only available during Oktoberfest?

Traditionally it is brewed for the festival season, but many breweries also release it as a seasonal beer in autumn.

Why is Oktoberfest Bier so popular?

It combines rich malt flavour, smooth drinkability and cultural association with Oktoberfest, making it a globally recognised seasonal beer style.