Writer: Dave Clark & Mike Habrat
Vienna Lager: Brewing the Austrian Beer Style Rescued by Mexico
Vienna lager was one of the earliest styles created with paler malts in the early 1840s, however by 1900 it was nearly extinct. Learn the history, ingredients, and brewing techniques for the beer Mexican brewers saved. Plus: Four Vienna lager clone recipes.
Pedal Haus Brewery’s Mexican Amber Lager clone
Pedal Haus Brewery’s Mexican Amber Lager clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.048 FG = 1.008 IBU = 17 SRM = 6 ABV = 5.2% A traditional Vienna-style lager with a delicate
McFate Brewing Co.’s Vienna Lager clone
McFate Brewing Co.’s Vienna Lager clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.052 FG = 1.011 IBU = 27 SRM = 7.5 ABV = 5.5% A lighter, Mexican amber interpretation of the
Market Garden Brewery’s Boss Amber Lager clone
Market Garden Brewery’s Boss Amber Lager clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.054 FG = 1.014 IBU = 30 SRM = 11 ABV = 5.2% A traditional Vienna-style lager that has
Devils Backbone Brewing Co.’s Vienna Lager clone
Devils Backbone Brewing Co.’s Vienna Lager clone (5 gallons/19 L, all-grain) OG = 1.050 FG = 1.011 IBU = 18 SRM = 10 ABV = 5.1% The gold standard for Vienna lagers in
