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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanoakfruity
clean
oak
fruity
caramel
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and subtle, offering little complexity.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

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
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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What is a Vienna Lager?

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