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Lakefront Riverwest Stein Beer

Lakefront Brewery
United States·Vienna Lager
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Lakefront's flagship and Milwaukee's neighbourhood beer. A Vienna-style amber lager with toasted caramel malt, subtle noble hops and a clean, balanced finish. Riverwest Stein is Milwaukee craft's everyman pint — available everywhere in the city.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastymaltyclean
toasty
malty
clean
caramel
bready
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted bread crust and caramel malt sweetness, with subtle honey undertones.
also:nutty,hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lakefront Riverwest Stein Beer

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays strong Schaumkleiden along the glass, indicating good malt structure and carbonation. Bright and inviting, with a clean, well-defined foam collar.

deep amberclearpersistent headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted bread crust and caramel malt sweetness, with subtle honey undertones. Noble hops provide a gentle spice and herbal backdrop without dominating. A clean, malty character predominates, with hints of biscuit and soft grain.

toasted maltcaramelnoble hop spicebready

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a balanced malt sweetness—toasted caramel and biscuit notes building through the mid-palate. Moderate bitterness (25 IBU) arrives measured and restrained, complementing rather than challenging the malt. The body is smooth and medium, finishing clean without astringency or harsh edges.

malty sweetnesstoasted caramelbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

A short to medium, crisp finish with lingering caramel and bread notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with no cloying residue.

crispdrycaramel linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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About Vienna Lager

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What is a Vienna Lager?

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