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Hirter 1270

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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
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Vienna-Style Lager
★Gold — European Beer Star 2025 (Vienna-Style Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastymaltyhoppy
toasty
malty
hoppy
caramel
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted malt in the foreground—biscuit and light caramel notes dominate immediately.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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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