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Old Vienna

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🌍 Canada · Vienna Lager · One of 27 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

Old Vienna, usually shortened to OV, is one of the older value brands in the range. Despite the name it drinks nothing like an Austrian Vienna lager: it is clear and light golden, under a white head that falls away quickly, with a very faint aroma of pale fruit and a woody edge behind it. The body runs light to medium, the malt is plain and sweetish, and the finish is quick.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber11
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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.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Old Vienna

Appearance

Clear and light golden in the glass, presenting a bright, translucent body typical of a straightforward lager. A white head forms on the pour but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and steady, reflecting a standard industrial conditioning.

light goldenclearwhite headquick collapse

Aroma

The nose is restrained and subtle, offering little complexity. A faint suggestion of pale fruit emerges, accompanied by a woody edge that hints at noble hop character or grain processing. The overall aromatic profile is clean but unremarkable, lacking the spice and depth associated with traditional Vienna lagers.

pale fruitwoody notesfaintclean

Taste

Entry is light and straightforward, with a plain, sweetish Malz foundation that dominates the palate. Mid-palate reveals soft caramel and bready notes alongside the woody undertone, creating a smooth, unchallenging flavor arc. Bitterness is minimal and well-integrated, allowing the sweet malt to remain the primary flavor driver throughout.

sweet maltcaramelbreadysoft bitterness

Finish

The finish is quick and clean, with lingering sweetness and a subtle woody dryness. Aftertaste fades rapidly without notable persistence, leaving a refreshing impression suited to casual consumption.

quick faderesidual sweetness
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
68
Taste
72
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Old Vienna

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 Old Vienna

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 light, sweet, clean character as Old Vienna will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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