{"product_id":"copper-fest-marzen-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons","title":"Copper Fest Märzen | All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCopper Fest Märzen All-grain Recipe Kit for Märzen \/ Oktoberfest Amber Lager Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper Fest Märzen is an amber lager inspired by the Bavarian Oktoberfest brewing tradition, where malt richness, clean fermentation, and smooth drinkability matter more than high bitterness or showy hops. A good Märzen should taste festive but not heavy: toasty, rounded, and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-grain kit is built for brewers who want a copper-colored lager with bread crust, light toast, gentle sweetness, and a clean finish. Choose it for fall parties, lager projects, Oktoberfest-style pours, or anytime you want a malt-forward beer that still drinks clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Märzen \/ Oktoberfest Amber Lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.055\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–54°F primary; 60–64°F diacetyl rest; 34–38°F cold conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect copper-amber color, toasted bread crust, light honeyed malt, subtle biscuit, low caramel sweetness, and a clean lager finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended fermentation range: 50–54°F primary; 60–64°F diacetyl rest; 34–38°F cold conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch healthy yeast into fully chilled wort; do not pitch into hot wort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse gravity readings, not airlock activity alone, to confirm fermentation is complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage only after gravity is stable and the beer tastes clean for the style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Munich Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Vienna Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Pilsner Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaramunich® Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Lager Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Pack or Sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the amber Oktoberfest-style all-grain kit for brewers who want more malt depth than pale Festbier but less roast or heaviness than a dark lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault grain handling: included grain is milled by default and packed together unless a listing or order note says otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash around 152°F for a balance of malt body and clean finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a full, healthy lager yeast pitch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold conditioning improves smoothness and clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/copper-fest-marzen-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons-instructions-temp-guidance-corrected-2026-05-20.pdf?v=1779318553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Copper Fest Märzen all-grain brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePriming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to calculate priming sugar from your actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are kegging, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to match CO₂ pressure, serving temperature, and desired carbonation level before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing all-grain in a single vessel? A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/bag-biab\"\u003eBIAB bag\u003c\/a\u003e is a useful add-on for easier mash handling, grain removal, and cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51310286602518,"sku":"recipe-copper-fest-marzen-all-grain-5gal","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/copper-fest-marzen-pop-art-recipe-kit_0211dc57-c9f1-4570-b978-818c5ac58fcb.png?v=1778615026","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/copper-fest-marzen-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallons","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}