Style: Vienna Lager

ABV: 5.1 IBU: 30.0

90/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 17
Mouthfeel: 4

Gypsy Road Brewing Company Symphony

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What the brewers say

“Brewed with German malt and hops.”

What our panel thought

“Clean floral and herbal hop notes supported by hints of cracker and bread crust and a light sulfuric note. Dark brioche bread crust, caramel, butterscotch. Floral and perfume-like bitterness outshines more subtle malt notes, but it drinks clean and finishes crisp, despite the lightly elevated bitterness.”

What our editors thought

“American amber-ale malt nose with a bready middle note and very little lager fermentation character. A touch hefty on the palate with sweeter bready malt, but the stronger bitterness helps counter.”

Review printed in: Lager Levels Up (Fall 2024) (View All Issues)


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Twin Barns Brewing Company Pitou Vienna Lager

“Bold floral and perfume-like hop notes in the aroma emerge out of subtle hints of bread and cracker malt. The malt flavors of cracker and light toast support a well-balanced dose of floral and soapy bitterness. Finishes clean and crisp with just enough lingering bitterness.”

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