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Vikingr is a Vienna lager, a red beer with lemon and biscuit in the aroma and a rich mouthfeel of sweet malt and caramel, balanced by more lemon and spice from the hops; the finish is smooth and bittersweet, with lemongrass and mango. Vikingr is Old Norse for Viking. It opens the brewery's series of world styles, the first beer shown by its new brewer Arran Sinclair.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
caramelcitrusymalty
caramel
citrusy
malty
tropical
spicy hop
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright lemon and citrus notes, complemented by a substantial biscuit and toasted malz character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vikingr

◎ Appearance

Vikingr presents a deep amber to copper hue, characteristic of the Vienna lager style. The beer displays good clarity with a fine, persistent head that shows solid retention and lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright lemon and citrus notes, complemented by a substantial biscuit and toasted malz character. Beneath these primary impressions sit gentle spice and herbal notes from noble hops, creating a balanced aromatic profile that neither overwhelms nor recedes.

lemon, citrusbiscuit, toasted malznoble hop spice

◐ Taste

Entry brings sweetness from caramel and Vienna malz, with a full and rounded mouthfeel that coats the palate. The mid-palate sustains the malt sweetness while lemon and spice notes emerge, held in check by a gentle 25 IBU bitterness that prevents cloying.

caramel sweetnessfull mouthfeelbalanced bitternesslemon, spice

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and bittersweet, with lemongrass and mango notes lingering pleasantly. A subtle drying sensation closes the experience without harshness, leaving a refined aftertaste.

bittersweetlemongrass, mangosmooth, refined
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
77
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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