Castle Brewery – Vienna [5.6% Rustic Lager ]

Description

A Vienna Lager with a rustic farmhouse twist. Rich and malty with spicy and citrus notes underpinned by subtle peppery fruitiness.

Brewed using a classic Vienna Lager grist made up largely of Vienna Malt and hopped with Hallertau Mittelfruh. The addition of Styrian Bobek hops provides subtle earthy and spicy notes.

Fermented at cold lager fermentation temperatures with a combination of German Lager yeast and an ester forward French diastatic ale strain. This combination produces a crisp finish with an ester forward yeast profile balanced by colder fermentation temperatures and addition of lager yeast.

Food Pairing
Pair with a classic Austrian schnitzel or bratwurst. The Vienna malt contrasts with the savory and umami components present in schnitzel and bratwurst whilst fruity esters enhance the savory goodness and the peppery notes cut through the richness creating a balanced and refreshing pairing.