Ochil Vienna

◎ Appearance

Ochil Vienna presents a bright copper hue, characteristic of the Vienna lager style. The beer displays good clarity with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and lively, befitting a hand-pumped cask ale.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral notes and subtle citrus character, courtesy of the noble hop blend of Saaz and Tettnang alongside Cascade. Beneath the hop aromatics lies a clean, inviting malt backbone with a faint suggestion of caramel sweetness. No aggressive alcohol or yeast-driven esters intrude—the profile remains balanced and approachable.

◐ Taste

Entry brings a soft, slightly sweet malty foundation with evident caramel and toffee undertones. The mid-palate is full and smooth without heaviness, supported by restrained bitterness from the Challenger and Magnum hops that prevents cloying. At 4.1% ABV, the beer remains light-bodied and drinkable, allowing the interplay of malt sweetness and hop control to unfold naturally.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering caramel notes fading smoothly. A mild hop dryness in the aftertaste leaves no residual sweetness, inviting another sip.