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Vídeňský Ležák

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Dark red to copper, creamy and bready on the palate, clean, with a noticeable hop aroma and just enough bitterness; the bitterness is harmonious and lingers alongside rich malt. The nose is pleasantly malty with citrus and herbal accents. It follows the original recipe of Anton Dreher from the Schwechat brewery in 19th-century Austria, with a three-mash decoction, only Vienna malt and only Žatecký poloraný červeňák.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppybready
malty
hoppy
bready
clean
herbal
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced malty sweetness, layered with herbal and citrus accents from the Žatecký poloraný červeňák hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vídeňský Ležák

◎ Appearance

Deep red to copper hue with excellent clarity and a persistent, creamy head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined presentation typical of the Vienna Lager style. The color reflects the careful use of Vienna malt and traditional decoction mashing.

deep red-copperclearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced malty sweetness, layered with herbal and citrus accents from the Žatecký poloraný červeňák hops. Noble hop character shows restraint, allowing the rich Vienna malt foundation to shine alongside subtle spice and grain notes. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative qualities.

malty-sweetherbal-citrusnoble hopsgrain forward

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and bready, with a full mouthfeel supported by the creamy carbonation and careful fermentation. Mid-palate develops harmonious bitterness that integrates seamlessly with caramel and bread-crust malt flavors, neither dominating. The finish balances residual sweetness against a clean, lingering hop bitterness that echoes herbal and subtle citrus notes.

breadybalanced bitter-sweetfull-bodiedmalt-driven

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with elegance, showing a dry, hop-tinged conclusion that complements the malty foundation. Bitterness fades gradually without harshness, leaving a clean palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering bitterclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
79
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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