Vienna-style Lager
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA
4.9% abv
20 IBU’s
Let’s get this up front – I don’t like ‘Red beers’. I can’t think of one that I like. I may have reviewed a couple of them since starting this blog but, it is not worth my time to even look. Just give me a plain lager. Red beers seem to have a strange taste to the otherwise typical lager flavor.
Appearance: bright clear copper color with a thin white head that leaves some lacing on the glass
Aroma: smells like a lager, soft biscuit, grainy, maybe some hops
Flavors: mineral / stone washed sweet grains, caramel, grass hop note, overall on the sweet side with the hops making sure it is not overpowering. It does have a 20 IBU rating - meaning it is on the malty side of town.
Mouthfeel: somewhat clean, watery edge, there is a short lingering note from that sweet mineral grainy note.
My Strength Rating: 3.5 – that is as high as I can go on my strength scale and the only reason it get there is because of that grainy mineral note.
To the Point: To me Leinie’s are not big in style but, they are easy to session (drink a few). I personally would skip this beer but, with a burger or other hearty sandwich it should be okay. Try it with a Rubin sandwich on St. Paddy’s Day.
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