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A copper lager in the Vienna mould, built on pilsner, Munich and Cara 60 malt with German noble hops. Caramel and lightly toasted bread lead, with a nutty edge underneath and a thin thread of biscuit running through. Hopping stays in the background at 19 IBU, enough to keep the malt from turning sticky but never registering as bitterness. The body is medium and the finish clean and malt-led.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelnuttymalty
caramel
nutty
malty
toasty
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced caramel and lightly toasted bread notes, backed by a subtle nuttiness that adds complexity without becoming assertive.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rousse

◎ Appearance

Rousse presents a bright copper hue characteristic of the Vienna Lager style, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating a clean, inviting presentation that speaks to careful conditioning and handling.

copper, brightfine lacingwell-carbonatedclean and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced caramel and lightly toasted bread notes, backed by a subtle nuttiness that adds complexity without becoming assertive. German noble hops provide a restrained, herbal undertone—barely perceptible as spice but enough to balance the malt-forward character and prevent any cloying sweetness.

caramel malttoasted breadnuttynoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

On the palate, caramel and bready malts dominate the entry, with a thread of biscuit running through the mid-palate and a gentle nutty edge keeping the profile from turning one-dimensional. The 19 IBU hopping stays firmly in the background, providing just enough bitterness to cleanse the malt without ever registering as sharp or assertive. The body remains medium throughout, allowing each layer to remain distinct and accessible.

balanced caramelnutty backbonecrisp finishsmooth malt progression

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and malt-led, fading gradually without any sticky residue or harsh phenolic notes. A whisper of toast and a faint biscuit note linger, making way quickly for a dry, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean aftertastemalt-drivenrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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