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Sissi's Wiener Lager

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A classic Vienna lager, amber to deep orange with a fine-pored, stable head. The nose offers a touch of caramel and biscuit. On the palate come intense malty-sweet toffee notes, which the brewery attributes mainly to the aromatic Barke barley. They sit well with herbal noble-hop notes from Hersbruck and a faint background acidity. Caramel, bittersweet chocolate and mild roast join in the finish. Suggested with grilled food, game and goat's or sheep's cheese.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Germany Winner · 2020
World Beer Awards
World's Best Style Winner · 2020
World Beer Awards
★Germany Winner — World Beer Awards
★World's Best Style Winner — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopmaltychocolate
noble hop
malty
chocolate
caramel
herbal
roasted
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and biscuit notes, a signature of well-kilned Vienna malts.
also:bready,clean
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sissi's Wiener Lager

◎ Appearance

Sissi's Wiener Lager presents an amber to deep orange hue characteristic of the Vienna style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine-pored, stable head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a persistent foam collar.

amber to deep orangefine-pored headexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and biscuit notes, a signature of well-kilned Vienna malts. Beneath these malt-forward aromas lies a subtle herbal character from the Hersbruck noble hops, adding gentle spice without dominating the bouquet. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with no sharp or aggressive edges.

caramel, biscuitherbal noble-hop noteswarm maltiness

◐ Taste

The palate is anchored by intense malty-sweet toffee character, which the brewery traces to the aromatic Barke barley. Hersbruck hops contribute restrained herbal and floral notes that balance the sweetness, while a faint background acidity keeps the beer from cloying. Mid-palate reveals touches of bittersweet chocolate and mild roast, creating pleasant complexity.

intense toffee sweetnessherbal hop balancechocolate, roast undertones

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering caramel and toasted malt notes fading gracefully. The aftertaste remains pleasant and food-friendly, without harsh bitterness or excessive sweetness.

clean, moderate drynesscaramel persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sissi's Wiener Lager

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 Sissi's Wiener Lager

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.

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