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Greif Schlöbberla

Brauerei Greif
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🌍 Germany · Vienna Lager · One of 21 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

World Beer Cup 2026 Silver. A Franconian Vienna-style lager with rich caramel malt, light toasted bread and a clean, balanced bitterness. Deep amber, full-bodied and quietly exceptional.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber13
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AWARDS

Silver · 2026
World Beer Cup 2026
Silver — World Beer Cup 2026
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Vienna Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Greif Schlöbberla

Appearance

Greif Schlöbberla displays a striking deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, clean presentation. A persistent, creamy head forms and holds well, suggesting proper carbonation and malt-forward character. The beer's visual profile is classically Vienna lager—inviting and full of character.

deep amberbrilliant claritycreamy headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with rich caramel malt and subtle toasted bread notes, characteristic of traditional Franconian brewing. Light grain aromas provide complexity without overwhelming, while a clean lager yeast character keeps the profile crisp and refined. Minimal hop aroma allows the malt complexity to shine through elegantly.

caramel malttoasted breadclean lager yeastgrain

Taste

Entry reveals smooth, malty sweetness with prominent caramel notes balanced by light toasted bread undertones. The mid-palate maintains full body and excellent drinkability with a delicate grain character, while moderate bitterness (22 IBU) provides clean, balanced closure. The overall impression is refreshingly dry despite the malt-forward profile.

malty sweetnesscaramelbalanced bitternesssmooth

Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with bitterness fading cleanly without lingering harshness. A pleasant grain-driven aftertaste remains briefly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

crispdryclean finish
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
89
Appearance
87
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Greif Schlöbberla

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 Greif Schlöbberla

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 caramel, malty, toasty character as Greif Schlöbberla will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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