European Amber lager Styles
Vienna Lager
Common Styles: Negra Modelo, Gordon Biersch Vienna Lager, Olde Saratoga Lager
Characteristics: Soft malt up front, firm bitterness, balanced finished, Medium light to medium bodied
Serving Temperature: Cool, 45 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.5 - 5.5%
IBU Range: 18-30
Pairing Suggestion: Mexican food, spicy chicken, sausage, pork, heavy foods
Recommended Glassware: Pilsner glass, Pint glass, Beer mug
Common Styles: Negra Modelo, Gordon Biersch Vienna Lager, Olde Saratoga Lager
Characteristics: Soft malt up front, firm bitterness, balanced finished, Medium light to medium bodied
Serving Temperature: Cool, 45 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.5 - 5.5%
IBU Range: 18-30
Pairing Suggestion: Mexican food, spicy chicken, sausage, pork, heavy foods
Recommended Glassware: Pilsner glass, Pint glass, Beer mug
Oktoberfest/Marzen
Common Styles: Paulaner Oktoberfest, Sam Adams Oktoberfest, Hofbrau Oktoberfest
Characteristics: Malty, sweet, medium bodied, smooth
Serving Temperature: Cool, 45 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.8 - 5.7%
IBU Range: 20-28
Pairing Suggestion: Mexican food, spicy chicken, sausage, pork, heavy foods
Recommended Glassware: Pint glass, Beer mug (especially at any Oktoberfest celebration)
Common Styles: Paulaner Oktoberfest, Sam Adams Oktoberfest, Hofbrau Oktoberfest
Characteristics: Malty, sweet, medium bodied, smooth
Serving Temperature: Cool, 45 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.8 - 5.7%
IBU Range: 20-28
Pairing Suggestion: Mexican food, spicy chicken, sausage, pork, heavy foods
Recommended Glassware: Pint glass, Beer mug (especially at any Oktoberfest celebration)
