Oktoberfestbier

Oktoberfestbier is a protected designation used by six Munich breweries that serve their beer at Oktoberfest—the biggest beer festival in the world. The breweries include Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and Spaten.

The beer that is served at the festival and which is labeled as Oktoberfestbier is usually synonymous with Märzen beer style, a smooth and malty lager with a light hop character. Their alcohol content typically varies from 5.5 to 6.2% ABV. Oktoberfest beer has to be produced in Munich, and it must be brewed according to the Bavarian Beer Purity Law, which was first introduced in 1487.