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The Real OG

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The Real OG is a rich, malt-forward Vienna lager in copper, with notes of toasted biscuits and Oma's Vollkornbrot and a light touch of caramel and roast, all rounded off by a dry finish. Magnum and Pearl provide the hops. It is brewed on site at the Beaver Brewing Company in Vienna. Every week the house adds beer and food specials.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytoastybready
malty
toasty
bready
roasted
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted malt character reminiscent of hearty whole-grain bread, backed by subtle caramel sweetness and a gentle roasted undertone.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Real OG

◎ Appearance

The Real OG presents a warm copper hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves distinct lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a refined visual presence typical of the Vienna lager style.

copper, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted malt character reminiscent of hearty whole-grain bread, backed by subtle caramel sweetness and a gentle roasted undertone. Noble hop varieties (Magnum and Pearl) contribute restrained herbal and spicy notes that frame rather than dominate the malt-forward profile.

toasted maltbread crustnoble hopscaramel

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and rounded, with pronounced toasted biscuit and whole-grain bread flavors developing across the mid-palate alongside delicate caramel notes and a whisper of roast. Bitterness remains restrained and balanced at 25 IBU, allowing the malt complexity to remain the focal point throughout.

toasted, maltybiscuit, breadlight roastbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with lingering toasted grain character fading to a crisp, refreshing conclusion. No cloying sweetness remains—the beer's structure supports a measured, pleasant aftertaste.

dry finishclean, crisp
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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Food Pairing

What to eat with The Real OG

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About Vienna Lager

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What is a Vienna Lager?

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