Vienna Lager

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  1. Davidstan

    Davidstan Savant (1,189) May 24, 2014 Alabama
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    Besides the Elliott Ness and the Firstone Walker (not available in GA) lagers any suggestions of this style beer from widely available Brewers? SN has a good one in a variety pack in the fall.
     
    #1 Davidstan, Apr 13, 2015
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  2. Boomer4ES

    Boomer4ES Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 North Carolina

    I'm not sure you if you can get it in AL or not, but Devil's Backbone in VA makes a very nice example of this style.
     
    #2 Boomer4ES, Apr 13, 2015
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  3. VictorsValiant

    VictorsValiant Pundit (775) Oct 14, 2014 Oregon

    Gigantic Brewing out of Portland has a Vienna Lager called Peace Loving Decoy...however you'll probably not see it. My comment is pointless.
     
    #3 VictorsValiant, Apr 13, 2015
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  4. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Doesn't help you, but in the PNW, Chuckanut makes a very nice example of the style.
     
    #4 BBThunderbolt, Apr 13, 2015
  5. HoppySeb

    HoppySeb Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2014 Washington

    Check out the full list of Vienna Lagers here: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/style/30/
    Not sure if you're looking for US microbrewed Vienna Lagers or any Vienna Lager in general but typically you'll have better luck going for an import on this style.
    Cheers!
     
    #5 HoppySeb, Apr 13, 2015
  6. Erix

    Erix Zealot (728) Jun 4, 2001 Vermont

    There's the obvious Boston Lager, which is quite good.
     
    #6 Erix, Apr 13, 2015
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  7. Mark-Leggett

    Mark-Leggett Pooh-Bah (2,317) Jul 30, 2014 Missouri
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    This!
     
    #7 Mark-Leggett, Apr 13, 2015
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  8. jcos

    jcos Pundit (802) Nov 23, 2009 Maryland

    Devil's Backbone is an underhyped brewery in these parts. Probably because they don't make that many one offs that I am aware of. Vienna Lager, Schwarzbier, Eight Point IPA, all well made.
     
    #8 jcos, Apr 13, 2015
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  9. AdmiralOzone

    AdmiralOzone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,352) Jun 26, 2014 Minnesota
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    Stick with Eliot Ness.
     
    #9 AdmiralOzone, Apr 13, 2015
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  10. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    It has already been mentioned but one more 'vote' for Devil's Backbone.

    Cheers!
     
    #10 JackHorzempa, Apr 13, 2015
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  11. Davidstan

    Davidstan Savant (1,189) May 24, 2014 Alabama
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    I don't know why exactly and it is probably just me but this beer always gives me a headache. I like it otherwise.
     
    #11 Davidstan, Apr 13, 2015
  12. Davidstan

    Davidstan Savant (1,189) May 24, 2014 Alabama
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    Would love to but can't get it.
     
    #12 Davidstan, Apr 13, 2015
  13. Davidstan

    Davidstan Savant (1,189) May 24, 2014 Alabama
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    I think DB may distribute in 32 counties thruout the U.S.
     
    #13 Davidstan, Apr 13, 2015
  14. Boomer4ES

    Boomer4ES Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 North Carolina

    Their big stout is absolutely amazing. They make a few variants of it. Morning Bear is the one I have had. It was 10.5% (I think),brewed with coffee, and honestly one of the better coffee stouts that I have ever had. I believe it is only available at the brewpub for now.

    I was just up at the brewery and the brewpub last month and I was very impressed. For such a young brewery, they really have their act together and are planning well ahead. They are at the tail end of finishing up a major expansion and are already thinking about how to grow moving forward.
     
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  15. Erix

    Erix Zealot (728) Jun 4, 2001 Vermont

    I recently came back around to Vienna Lagers, thanks largely to Otto's Spring Creek Lager. Completely under-appreciated style, but refreshing and very flavorful.

    Edit: should have clarified, Otto's is definitely not a widely distributed brewery.
     
    #15 Erix, Apr 13, 2015
  16. dutesanch

    dutesanch Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2014 California

    Which Firestone beer is considered their Vienna Lager?
     
    #16 dutesanch, Apr 13, 2015
  17. HeislerGold

    HeislerGold Zealot (577) Oct 19, 2013 Michigan

    It's the "widely available" part that's tricky. There aren't a lot of readily available, quality Vienna Lagers. You're options are probably rather limited here.
     
    #17 HeislerGold, Apr 13, 2015
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  18. 302BeerGuy

    302BeerGuy Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2014 Delaware

    Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager is absolutely phenomenal! Out of Virginia, so it might be in your distro. range
     
    #18 302BeerGuy, Apr 14, 2015
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  19. Davidstan

    Davidstan Savant (1,189) May 24, 2014 Alabama
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    Thanks for the tips, may try the Trader Joes option in Atlanta. Will report back.
     
    #19 Davidstan, Apr 14, 2015
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  20. t420o

    t420o Maven (1,272) Jul 16, 2009 California

    I think that's probably a mistake.
     
    #20 t420o, Apr 14, 2015
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