Vienna Lager

Amber-to-copper bottom-fermented lager originating in 19th-century Vienna, built on Vienna and Munich malts kilned to develop toasty, lightly caramel, bready malt character with restrained noble-hop bitterness. Medium body, smooth lagered finish, typically 4.5-5.5% ABV. Distinct from pale Light/Mexican/Pilsner lagers; archetypes include Negra Modelo, Brooklyn Lager, Great Lakes Eliot Ness, and Upland Hoosier Gameday. Used in beer cocktails where malt-forward amber character is desired (Michelada...