Biera Engiadinaisa Tschlin Ambra
Bun Tschlin

My first from a micro, I go on their website. Did so here, but alas the Swiss Germans have in common with other German speakers... there is not English Button. So I am reduced to looking at some pretty Alp landscapes and, then, also must surmise that Tschlin brews and cooks and helps organise classical musicians in the summer to perform. All good in my book.

As for Ambra, it is a decent Vienna. Malty. Moderate use of hops (actually could use a bit more.) Might be light-mouthed for a Vienna. But it was enjoyable. And I drank it with a salad and bread and we all just did fine.

So for all of the above, I give Tschlin good Overall Hugs.

To make a more general observation about Vienna lagers... As a malt-head, I like how bitter hops usually linger lightly only in the finish. Since U.S. crafters are still learning (or reinventing) this classic Viennese style, I was looking forward to my trip to Wien. But in six days there, I only had two Vienna lagers. Could it be that this is another European style being kept alive by U.S. crafters?