Vienna Lager

Description

Vienna Lager was a revelation when it was first brewed in the mid-19th century, combining Bavarian brewing techniques with paler British style malts. A once nearly forgotten style, Utopian's Vienna Keller Lager pays homage to those early beers. They used a traditional decoction mash with British-grown Vienna and Munich malts, lending the beer depth and complexity. A slow, cold fermentation, followed by 5 weeks of lagering has resulted in a beer which is as easy drinking as it is flavourful. Copper in colour, a rich bready aroma, rounded out by a crisp bittersweet finish. This is the time for a Vienna comeback.