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Minerva Vienna Lager

Minerva Brewery
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🌍 Mexico · Vienna Lager · One of 21 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

A tribute to Mexico's deep Austrian brewing heritage — the Vienna Lager style was actually popularised in Mexico by Austrian immigrant brewers in the 19th century. Amber, malty and clean with a dry finish. Minerva's Vienna is Mexico reconnecting with its own brewing history.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Vienna Lager.
Malt character
malty
caramel
bready
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Minerva Vienna Lager

Appearance

Deep amber body with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that builds quickly and leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The color sits in the medium-amber range, characteristic of the Vienna style, with good light transmission and stable carbonation evidenced by a steady stream of fine bubbles.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose presents a clean, malt-forward profile with prominent toasted bread and caramel notes. Noble hop character appears restrained but perceptible, lending a subtle herbal undertone that complements rather than dominates the malt foundation. No phenolic or ester-driven yeast character interferes—the fermentation remains crisp and in the background.

malted graintoasted breadcaramel sweetnesssubtle noble hop

Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied without heaviness, with a pronounced malty sweetness that unfolds into biscuit and light toffee mid-palate. Moderate bitterness (25 IBU) arrives cleanly in the middle, balancing the residual sweetness without sharp edges. The finish dries progressively, with a clean, grainy quality that invites the next sip.

malty sweetnessbiscuitmoderate bitternessdry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and dry, with lingering toasted malt notes that fade to a clean, refreshing dryness. Medium length, with no astringency or unwanted lingering bitterness.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Minerva Vienna Lager

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Minerva Vienna Lager

About Vienna Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Vienna Lager?

Vienna Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Vienna Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, malty, dry character as Minerva Vienna Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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