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Carlsberg 47

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🌍 Denmark · Vienna Lager · One of 38 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

Carlsberg 47 was first brewed in 1972 for the brewery's 125th anniversary and has returned every year since as its first strong Christmas beer. It is dark amber under a dense, snow-white head. Roasted caramel leads the nose, joined by hints of fruit and flowers. The palate is round and sweet, built on toasty malt, and a firm, bitter bite in the finish keeps the sweetness in check. The brewery lists it as a Vienna-style lager.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber11
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Vienna Lager.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
caramel
roasted
toasty
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Carlsberg 47

◎ Appearance

Carlsberg 47 presents a dark amber body with excellent clarity, topped by a dense, snow-white head that adheres firmly to the glass. The head retention is notably persistent, forming fine lacings that linger through the drink. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual texture to the overall presentation.

dark amberpersistent white headclear and brightfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by roasted caramel notes that open immediately on the first approach, giving way to subtle hints of ripe fruit and delicate floral undertones. The malt character is forward and rich, suggesting careful selection of Vienna-style base malts. Noble hop character is restrained, allowing the malt complexity to take center stage.

roasted caramelfruit and flowerstoasty maltnoble spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters round and smooth, built on a foundation of toasty, slightly sweet malt that fills the mouth generously. Mid-palate sweetness is well-defined and supported by good body, though not cloying. A firm, resolute bitter bite emerges in the finish, cutting through the malt sweetness and providing necessary balance and structure.

sweet malttoastyfirm bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and dry, with lingering malt warmth and a controlled bitterness that prevents any residual sweetness from overstaying. The aftertaste is clean and slightly peppery, characteristic of well-attenuated lager fermentation.

medium finishdry aftertastewarming malt
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Carlsberg 47

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Carlsberg 47

About Vienna Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Vienna Lager?

Vienna Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Vienna Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, caramel, bitter character as Carlsberg 47 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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