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Starkenberger Kupfer

Brauerei Schloss Starkenberg
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🌍 Austria · Vienna Lager · One of 35 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

Starkenberger Kupfer takes its name from its copper-red hue and is the flagship of the house. It is a bottom-fermented lager brewed with Vienna and caramel malt in the Vienna style. It pours copper-coloured with reddish glints under a fine head. The aroma shows toasted grain and a touch of biscuit; on the palate malty sweetness and light nutty notes are balanced by a restrained, herbal hop bitterness, giving a rounded and lingering finish.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
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

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Starkenberger Kupfer

Appearance

Pours a striking copper-red hue with reddish glints that catch the light, characteristic of Vienna lager maltiness. A fine, stable head crowns the glass with good retention and clean lacing. The beer presents itself with bright clarity and gentle carbonation befitting the style.

copper-redfine headbright, clear

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent toasted grain and biscuit notes, the signature of Vienna and caramel malts at work. Subtle nutty undertones emerge beneath, while a restrained herbal hop character provides balance without dominating. The overall bouquet is warm and inviting, with no harsh edges.

toasted grainbiscuitherbal hopsnutty

Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-forward, with a rounded sweetness that reflects the caramel malt bill. Mid-palate develops gentle nutty notes alongside a clean, bready character that supports without overwhelming. Restrained herbal hop bitterness provides structure and prevents cloying, finishing with a balanced, lingering aftertaste.

malty sweetnessnuttyherbal bitternesssmooth

Finish

The finish is rounded and persistent, with malt sweetness and subtle bitter herbs intertwining gracefully. A clean, dry aftertaste emerges, leaving no heaviness.

lingeringbalanceddry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Starkenberger Kupfer

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 Starkenberger Kupfer

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 malty, toasty, herbal character as Starkenberger Kupfer will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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