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Ottakringer Lager

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Brewed with fine aroma hops, this slim, pale lager opens with a floral, spicy hop fragrance. At 4.7% ABV, 11.2° Plato and 20 IBU it stays light. Ottakringer positions it as a modern lager for sharing, made in Vienna from water, barley malt and hops alone.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralspicy hophoppy
floral
spicy hop
hoppy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral notes and a pronounced spicy hop character from fine aroma hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ottakringer Lager

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively, maintaining steady bubble formation throughout the pour.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral notes and a pronounced spicy hop character from fine aroma hops. A subtle malty sweetness provides backdrop, while the overall impression remains fresh and inviting without heavy alcohol warmth. The aromatic profile is restrained and elegant, befitting a modern Vienna lager.

floral hopspicy noble hopsclean maltfresh and airy

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with gentle bready malt sweetness balanced by restrained hop bitterness. The mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, allowing floral and spicy hop nuances to emerge without overwhelming the palate. Finish is dry and clean, with minimal lingering sweetness, positioning this as an approachable yet characterful lager.

light and crispbalanced bitternesshoppy spicedry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to moderate, leaving a clean, slightly spicy impression without heaviness. A gentle hop dryness persists, inviting another sip.

clean departurerestrained hop fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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