Carlsberg 1883

Name: Carlsberg 1883
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5a324de31603da2206cce43d
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.04 (18445 reviews)

Vienna Lager 5.8 º

Carlsberg Group

Carlsberg 1883 is a historic recreation of a Vienna Lager, utilizing the original pure yeast strain salvaged from a 19th-century bottle. The sensory profile is defined by a complex malt backbone resulting from a triple decoction process and the use of specialized toasted and brown malts. This produces a rich, deep copper pour with an aroma dominated by toasted bread crust and elegant graininess. Despite its slightly higher 5.8% ABV, the beer remains remarkably smooth and balanced. A firm but noble hop bitterness provides a clean, dry finish, ensuring the malty richness never becomes cloying, staying true to its 1883 heritage.

Appearance. Deep copper to light reddish-brown (13-16 SRM) with brilliant clarity. Pours with a large, persistent, off-white head that leaves fine lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Moderate to high malt intensity featuring rich toasted notes and bread-crust accents. Very low spicy hop aroma. Character is exceptionally clean, reflecting a pure lager fermentation with no esters or diacetyl.

Taste. Soft, elegant malt complexity leads the palate with flavors of toasted grain and a hint of nuttiness from the brown malt. A moderate hop bitterness provides a balanced, firm counterpoint to the malt. The finish is relatively dry and crisp, with a lingering clean malt and subtle herbal hop aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Moderate carbonation. Alcohol presence is very well-integrated, offering only a very light, gentle warmth.

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