BEER REVIEW: 298

BREWER: Ottakringer Brauerei, Vienna, Austria

STYLE: Lager

ABV: 5.3%

VESSEL: 0.5l tin

DATE OF POST: 25th June 2023

 

JYMI SAY’S…

Our first beer from Austria, and I have to say despite the shaky colours used on our tin of lager I was quite looking forward to it.

Something was telling me that Austria must be up there as an amazing beer destination and brewing country. I didn’t actually know if this was the case and was definitely influenced by the fact that it borders Germany. But I went with it anyway… Pretty ignorant display from me I’m afraid.

However, I should not have gone with it anyway, this is a f**kin shocker!

Look I’m not saying Austria can’t brew, I have literally no idea whether they’re good or not at this or if a rich history is there. I can only judge this brew on how it tastes and as mentioned, it is not good!

The nose is full and actually not bad to be fair but this does not transfer to the taste. It’s thin in body and woody in taste. I really thought the slightly weighty 5.3% would help this along a little, but it does not, whatsoever.

Enough said, as you’ve probably guessed, don’t bother with this brew.

The European Fosters? Austers? Oh just forget it.

I do want to research Austrian beer a little more though as this cannot be a fair representation. It just can’t be.

Jymi’s Rating: 18%

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

If you like your beer with a woody damp nose,

That leads to you curling each of your toes,

If you like your beer tasting of composted waste,

With a quite shockingly awful aftertaste,

If you like your beer with a dusty mouthfeel,

That leaves you feeling almost surreal,

Then I have a recommendation that’s a true minger:

A brew from afar that goes by the name of Ottakringer. 

Sammy’s Rating: 20%

 

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 19%

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