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Ottakringer Wiener Original

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Based on a 100-year-old Vienna Lager recipe — the style that Anton Dreher invented in Vienna in 1841 and that became the template for Mexican beers like Dos Equis Amber and Negra Modelo. Copper-amber with toasted malt character and gentle hop bitterness. The authentic Vienna Lager from the city that created the style.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Lager
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards 2024
Lager
★Bronze — World Beer Awards 2025 (Lager)
★Bronze — World Beer Awards 2024 (Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastymaltycaramel
toasty
malty
caramel
clean
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted malt character—bread crust and light caramel sweetness prominent in the foreground.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ottakringer Wiener Original

◎ Appearance

Copper-amber color with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, giving the beer a gentle effervescence without aggressive bubbling.

copper-amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted malt character—bread crust and light caramel sweetness prominent in the foreground. Gentle noble hop spice adds a refined floral undertone without dominating, while a subtle bready note rounds out the profile.

toasted maltbread crustcaramel sweetnessnoble hop spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with toasty malt flavors leading into a caramel-tinged mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained and clean at 25 IBU, allowing the malty foundation to shine while a gentle hop finish keeps the palate from cloy.

toasted maltscaramelclean bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a dry, malt-forward aftertaste. The beer closes with subtle hop residue and a lingering toasted grain note that invites another sip.

malt-forwarddry finishlingering grain
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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About Vienna Lager

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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.

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