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Schwechater Lagerbier

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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
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
floral
caramel
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, malty foundation with subtle breadiness and gentle noble hop florals in the background.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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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