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Hirter 1270

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🌍 Austria · Vienna Lager · One of 27 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

Named after the brewery's founding year — an amber Vienna Lager honouring 750+ years of Carinthian brewing heritage. Copper-amber with toasted malt and gentle hop bitterness. The premium expression of Hirter's historic identity.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
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AWARDS

Gold · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Vienna-Style Lager
Gold — European Beer Star 2025 (Vienna-Style Lager)
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
malty
toasty
caramel
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hirter 1270

Appearance

Hirter 1270 presents a clear copper-amber body with bright, saturated color that catches light distinctly. The head forms white and substantial, settling into fine lacing that clings deliberately to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the beer's polished presentation.

copper-amberbright claritypersistent white headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with toasted malt in the foreground—biscuit and light caramel notes dominate immediately. Noble hops contribute a gentle herbal and spicy backbone without dominating; Austrian Hallertauer influence is discernible but restrained. The overall character is warm and inviting, free of any harsh sulphur or yeast-driven esters.

toasted maltbiscuit sweetnessnoble hop spicewarm caramel

Taste

Entry is smooth and full on the palate, with toasted Malz flavors establishing a rich foundation. Mid-palate shows balanced caramel and biscuit sweetness against a moderate, clean bitterness that builds gradually. The finish dries cleanly without astringency, leaving a composed malty frame with gentle hop drying on the sides of the mouth.

malty richnessbalanced bitternesscaramel sweetnessclean dry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length, dominated by toasted malt and a subtle herbal hop note. The beer closes with composure, offering no rough edges or lingering astringency.

medium finishmalty echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hirter 1270

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 Hirter 1270

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 toasty, malty, hoppy character as Hirter 1270 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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