Gordon Biersch Vienna

Brewed by Gordon Biersch Brewing Company
Style: Vienna
Palo Alto, California USA

Sample Broomfield, CO location. Beer was medium hazy, oxidized-looking copper with a small, mostly and quickly diminishing head. The aroma was malty with moderate notes of husky toasted grain; Hoppy with a moderate note of green grass. The flavor was moderately sweet, lightly bitter, lightly acidic with an average-length, lightly sweet finish. The body was light, the texture was watery and the carbonation was lively.

On tap at the San Francisco brewpub. Rich gold color with a white head. Sweet caramel aroma. Very similar to the GB Märzen, but with a little more heat. Maybe a bit of lingonberry to the aroma?

Lightly hazed amber appearance. Mild malty, toasted biscuit nose. Toasted malt flavor, light in body, slightly dryish with a touch op hop bitterness in the finish. Not a standout Vienna but mildly creamy, flavorful and easily drinkable.

Draught at GB San Diego: Dark amber color, a nice sized head and good lacing. The nose is malty with light toasty caramel and some light fruitiness. The flavor is balanced, good body and full toasty biscuity flavor. The finish is creamy. Decent vienna, especially considering the source.

Light malt taste, just what I was expecting. Light amber color. No after taste to cloud the next drink.

Draught. Light amber. Aroma is moderately malty (cookie, caramel), lightly hoppy (herbs), with notes of bubble gum, orange, and honey. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Medium body, creamy texture, soft carbonation.