Station 26 Brewing 'Oktoberfest' Marzen Lager Beer, Colorado

Fresh-baked bread, soft grain, and a touch of honey meet restrained floral and herbal hops in Station 26 Brewing 'Oktoberfest' Marzen Lager Beer, Colorado, a clean, dry seasonal lager brewed with Leopold Bros. malt and traditional German noble hops. The current release retains its Märzen Lager identity while Station 26 describes its pale, bright expression as a modern take on Festbier, marking a lighter stylistic presentation for this longstanding autumn seasonal. Now part of Wilding Brands, Station 26 continues the community-minded brewing identity established in its Park Hill firehouse in 2013.

Product Details:

• Producer: Station 26 Brewing Co.
• Owner: Wilding Brands
• Producer Team: Station 26 Brewing Co. and Wilding Brands production team
• Style: Märzen Lager
• ABV: 6.5%
• Malt: Leopold Bros. malt
• Hops: Traditional German noble hops
• Production: Seasonal release

Sensory Description:

Light straw in color, the beer opens with fresh-baked bread and soft grain, followed by a gentle honeyed note. Subtle floral and herbal hop character brings lift and definition to the malt, while a clean, bright palate and snappy bitterness lead into a refreshingly dry finish. The overall expression is light on its feet and more Festbier-leaning than a deeply toasted, amber-toned Märzen, while retaining enough malt presence to anchor its autumnal character.

Producer’s Background:

Station 26 Brewing Co. was founded by Justin Baccary in 2013 in a converted Denver firehouse, building its identity around a broad range of approachable, carefully made beers and a strong neighborhood presence. In 2025, Station 26 joined Wilding Brands, with Baccary remaining involved in leading the brand and brewing and packaging moving into Wilding's production operation. The current Oktoberfest belongs to this new chapter for the brewery. Earlier Station 26 descriptions emphasized an amber color, medium body, toasted biscuit, and toffee-like malt character, while the present release is described in distinctly paler, drier, and brighter terms. Station 26 nevertheless retains the Märzen Lager designation, connecting that contemporary expression to the seasonal's established identity.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve cool, around 45 to 50°F, in a stein, seidel, or clean lager glass, allowing the bread, honey, and noble-hop notes to emerge without losing the beer's crisp profile. Its dry finish and measured bitterness pair naturally with bratwurst, roast chicken, schnitzel, soft pretzels with mustard, or nutty Alpine-style cheeses.