Ottakringer Wiener Spezial

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with warm amber reflections, this lager presents excellent clarity and a stable white head with fine Schaumhaftung. The carbonation is brisk and persistent, creating a lively visual presence in the glass that speaks to careful conditioning and handling.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral hop character—delicate and refined—layered over a pronounced malty foundation. Underneath, subtle cereal and grain notes emerge from the Vienna malt base, creating a balanced and inviting opening that draws you in without aggression.

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malt-forward, with a soft, bread-like richness that fills the palate. Mid-palate develops a clean bitterness—moderate and well-integrated—that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying. The finish carries this gentle bitterness into a dry, lingering conclusion.

◑ Finish

The bitter note persists into the aftertaste with good length, leaving a dry, slightly grainy character on the tongue. Carbonation remains supportive through the finish, preventing any sensation of heaviness.