Tuesday 9th September 2025
Raise a Stein: Two New Oktoberfest Brews from Vocation
Oktoberfest is all about celebrating tradition, but at Vocation we can’t resist adding a few of our own twists along the way. This year, we’re excited to share not one, but two special releases that pay homage to German brewing heritage while showcasing our own inventive approach: Peach & Cardamom Weizen and Festeit Märzen.
Festeit Märzen
When you think Oktoberfest, you think Märzen. This amber lager is a timeless festival favourite, and ours stays true to tradition while embracing modern brewing techniques.
Pouring a warm copper colour, Festeit Märzen is smooth, malty, and deeply satisfying. The malt bill is built around 50% Vienna malt for a bready backbone, supported by Munich malt for gentle toasted notes, and balanced with Pilsner malt for a crisp, clean finish. Traditional Tettnang hops bring subtle herbal spice, while a cool, slow fermentation with classic German lager yeast ensures a refined character.
After extended lagering, the beer emerges with a soft malt sweetness, delicate yeast esters, and a depth of flavour that makes it perfect for autumn gatherings—or anytime you want something hearty and comforting.
Peach & Cardamom Weizen
The base is built on a majority of wheat malts - including malted and flaked wheat - with just a touch of Vienna malt for a soft, bready note. The beer pours a hazy golden hue with a pillowy white head, while a delicate addition of Tettnang hops adds a whisper of bitterness and subtle herbal tones.
Instead of the big banana-and-clove flavours you’d expect from traditional wheat beer yeast, we used a clean American-style Hefeweizen strain. The result? A smoother, lighter canvas that lets the creamy wheat body shine through.
To round it all off, we added peach purée and concentrate for juicy stone-fruit character, along with a gentle touch of cardamom that ties in beautifully with the yeast’s natural spice. The result is a beer that’s both refreshing in summer and comforting during darker months-a little taste of sunshine, all year round.
Whether you’re looking for something light and fruit-forward, or a smooth, malty lager that embodies Oktoberfest tradition, these two beers offer the best of both worlds. Raise a glass, gather your friends, and join us in celebrating the season - Vocation style.
