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Big Bark

Live Oak Brewing Company
United States·Vienna Lager
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Malty richness and a malty aroma lead here, with small additions of noble hops keeping the balance. German and Czech malts supply the character; cold fermentation and conditioning leave the finish clean, dry and smooth. The beer takes its cue from the dry lagers of Vienna and is poured year-round, on draft and in cans.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
amber11
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
toasty
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced malty richness, offering warm notes of bread and subtle caramel from German and Czech malts.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Bark

◎ Appearance

Big Bark presents a light amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence typical of the Vienna lager style.

light amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced malty richness, offering warm notes of bread and subtle caramel from German and Czech malts. Noble hops provide restrained herbal and spicy undertones that frame rather than dominate, creating a balanced aromatic profile.

malty richnessbread, caramel notesnoble hop spiceclean, refined

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt character and a toasty, slightly sweet foundation. Mid-palate brings crisp definition and dry structure from restrained noble hop bitterness (25 IBU), while the malt remains the central voice throughout without becoming cloying.

malt-forwardtoasty sweetnesscrisp, drybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and smooth, with lingering malt depth and a dry aftertaste. Noble hops fade gracefully, leaving no harsh edges.

dry, smoothclean aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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