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Schwechater Lagerbier

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🌍 Austria · Vienna Lager · One of 39 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

The direct descendant of Anton Dreher's 1841 Vienna Lager — the style that changed brewing history. Brewed in the same town where the world's first pale lager was created. Amber-golden, smooth, and malty with a clean lager finish. Vienna's most traditional 'working beer' consumed at Heurigen throughout the Vienna Woods.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Vienna Lager.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwechater Lagerbier

◎ Appearance

Amber-golden color with bright clarity and excellent light transmission, characteristic of a well-brewed Vienna Lager. A dense, off-white head forms on the pour with fine bubbles that display good lacing and retention. Carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a refined and inviting visual presentation.

amber-goldenclear and brightfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, malty foundation with subtle breadiness and gentle noble hop florals in the background. Delicate caramel notes emerge, suggesting careful malt selection and restrained kilning. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, free from aggressive yeast or adjunct character.

malty and cleanbread and grainnoble hopsgentle caramel

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, refreshing grain character that transitions into a balanced, lightly sweet malt body with bready undertones. Noble hops provide restrained bitterness and a subtle floral counterpoint without dominating the profile. The malt carries throughout the mid-palate with a smooth, refined texture that avoids heaviness.

crisp grainsmooth maltbalanced bitternesslight floral

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the malt character fading into a dry mineral quality. A subtle floral hop aftertaste persists briefly without assertiveness, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry and cleanmineral
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schwechater Lagerbier

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Schwechater Lagerbier

About Vienna Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Vienna Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, malty, refreshing character as Schwechater Lagerbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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