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Powder Hound

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A copper-coloured lager in the Vienna tradition, released each March alongside a fundraiser for the regional animal shelter. The malt leads with toasted bread, biscuit and a light caramel sweetness, and a restrained herbal hop bitterness closes in behind it. The body is medium and the finish drier than the malt profile suggests, which is what keeps the beer from turning heavy.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2024
Canada Beer Cup
European Amber Beer
★Bronze — Canada Beer Cup (European Amber Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastyherbalbready
toasty
herbal
bready
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted grain and biscuit notes, supported by light caramel undertones that speak to careful Malz selection.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Powder Hound

◎ Appearance

A bright copper hue characteristic of the Vienna tradition, presenting excellent clarity and a well-formed head with distinct lacing. The carbonation level is moderate and steady, creating a refined visual presence in the glass.

coppercleargood head retentionmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain and biscuit notes, supported by light caramel undertones that speak to careful Malz selection. Behind the malt sits a gentle herbal hop character that frames without overwhelming the overall aromatic profile.

toasted grainbiscuitlight caramelherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with substantial toasted bread and malty sweetness, medium in body and well-integrated. A restrained herbal bitterness enters mid-palate and closes the flavor arc, preventing any perception of heaviness despite the malt-forward entry.

toasty-maltyherbal bitternessmedium bodybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish transitions notably dry, with hop bitterness lingering longer than the initial sweetness might suggest. Clean and crisp on the palate, without residual cloying character.

dry finishcrispclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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About Vienna Lager

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What is a Vienna Lager?

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