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Linzer Edelstahl

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Fiery copper in colour, like red-hot steel, with caramel-like malty aromas. The body is full and the bitterness restrained. Dedicated to Linz as a city of brewing and steel, it has been brewed since the brewery opened in 2022 and won silver at the European Beer Star 2025 in the Vienna Style Lager category.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
European Beer Star
Vienna Style Lager
★Silver — European Beer Star (Vienna Style Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel-forward malty character, balanced by subtle toasted grain notes that hint at the Vienna style's classical profile.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Linzer Edelstahl

◎ Appearance

A striking fiery copper hue dominates the glass, evoking the industrial heritage that inspired this beer's name. The beer presents excellent clarity with a tight, cream-colored head that demonstrates strong and persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

fiery copperexcellent claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel-forward malty character, balanced by subtle toasted grain notes that hint at the Vienna style's classical profile. Clean fermentation allows the malt to shine without yeast-driven complexity, while restrained noble hop aromatics provide gentle herbal undertones. The overall bouquet is inviting and approachable, neither aggressive nor faint.

caramel malttoasted grainnoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with warming malt sweetness that unfolds across the palate without cloying. The mid-palate reveals gentle biscuit and light toffee notes, supported by a restrained 25 IBU bitterness that integrates seamlessly rather than dominating. The finish builds gradually, showcasing the beer's balanced architecture between malt depth and measured hop bite.

full-bodiedmalt sweetnessbiscuitrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately dry with lingering caramel and grain-forward notes that fade gracefully over several minutes. A subtle bitter edge persists without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

moderately drylingering maltclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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