Vienna
lager is a style of lager beer. It was developed
by brewer Anton Dreher in Vienna in 1841. Its popularity in Europe
eventually faded, but Austrian brewers who emigrated to Mexico
revived the style in the late 19th century.
The Association of Brewers defines the beer class Vienna lager
as a reddish brown or copper colored beer with medium body and
slight malt sweetness. The malt aroma and flavor may have a toasted
character. Hop bitterness should be clean and crisp. Noble-type
hop aroma and flavor should be low or mild. As with most lagers,
fruitiness due to esters is a defect. Diacetyl, which can impart
a butterscotch aroma and flavor, should not be perceptible. |