Unfortunately due to many circumstances, its popularity waned over time and the style nearly became extinct. The resulting beer took Europe by storm and was one of the preeminent styles of the day. First brewed in 1841 by the Austrian visionary Anton Dreher, Vienna Lager was the product of new malting techniques pioneered in England and then fermented with lager yeast. One of my all-time favorite beer styles is Vienna Lager, and this style is largely responsible for the historical popularity of modern pale lagers. In that light, I present Danube Driftin’. Don’t get me wrong, these beers are great in their own right, but in this climate of new and edgy styles we frequently forget about the old, traditional and historical staples that got us where we are today. Lately all the rage has been about New England IPAs, Brut IPAs, Pastry Stouts, yadda yadda yadda. “Often times it is really easy to get caught up in the newest brewing trends. Mouthfeel: Medium-low body and very smooth.Clean and crisp lager character with a moderately dry finish. Medium-low hop bitterness to balance the malt sweetness, with faint floral hop notes. Flavor: Rich, malt forward flavor with flavors of freshly toasted crusty bread.Appearance: Deep copper color with good clarity and a firm off-white to light tan foam head. Clean lager notes with no caramel or roast. Low floral and earthy spiciness hop aromas in the background.
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