Saturday, 25 September 2021

GLB Vienna Lager

 Clear and bronze, with a fluffy (but short-lived) off-white head, Great Lakes Brewery’s Vienna Lager is a 5% offering from the Toronto brewing stalwart. The beer comes in 473mL cans. 


GLB’s Vienna Lager has an elegant, malty nose that is sweet, bready, and a touch metallic. Likewise, malt is the buzzword right from the first sip—the beer’s flavour is sweet and grainy, accented with some copper and just the faintest hint of woodsmoke. Lots of caramel. There is just a touch of floral bitterness to shut the door on the amber lager. The Euro-style lager has a smooth, thickish texture.

This continental lager has a mellow texture that plays well with its sweet elements, though in truth, I’d have preferred a bit less sweetness. Still, it’s a good take on an agreeable style. I’ve been interested in GLB’s recent forays into lager-making—a real departure from their catalogue of pale ales and IPAs, and one they’ve embraced well. Their Vienna Lager is a good example of a nicely-executed European-style lager.

Rating: 8.0 out of 10.

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