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Second Street Vienna Lager

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A Vienna lager led by toasted malt, with malty, caramelized depth and a light floral hop touch on top, and clean barley on the nose. 5.5% ABV, brewed by Second Street Brewery at its Rufina Street brewery in Santa Fe, where the brewery has made all of its beer since 2022.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedmaltytoasty
roasted
malty
toasty
caramel
clean
floral
Aroma
Clean barley leads the nose, supported by pronounced toasted malt and subtle caramel sweetness.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Second Street Vienna Lager

◎ Appearance

Medium amber hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle sparkle that supports the malt-forward character without overwhelming it.

medium amberclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean barley leads the nose, supported by pronounced toasted malt and subtle caramel sweetness. A light floral hop presence adds brightness without asserting itself, allowing the grain character to remain the primary focus.

clean barleytoasted maltfloral hopscaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

Roasted and malty on entry, with caramelized depth building through the mid-palate and a clean, bready character providing body. The 25 IBU contribute gentle restraint rather than punch; finish is crisp and smooth, with the floral hop character providing a soft counterpoint to the malt.

roasted maltcaramel depthbready bodycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and medium-length, fading gracefully with lingering toasted notes and a light herbal memory. No astringency or heat despite the modest ABV.

clean aftertastetoasted notessmooth decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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What is a Vienna Lager?

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