Vienna-Style Lager – European Origin Lager Styles

Vienna-Style Lager Style

  • Color: Copper to reddish-brown
  • Clarity: Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Characterized by malty aroma and light malt sweetness, which should have a lightly toasted malt character.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
  • Perceived Bitterness: Low to medium-low, clean and crisp.
  • Fermentation Characteristics: DMS, diacetyl, and fruity esters should not be present.
  • Body: Medium

Vienna-Style Lager Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.046-1.056 (11.4-13.8 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.012-1.018 (3.1-4.6 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.8%-4.3% (4.8%-5.4%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 22-28
  • Color SRM (EBC) 10-18(20-36 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Lager Styles – European Origin Lager Styles – Vienna-Style Lager