Forward Brewing Dry Dock

Name: Forward Brewing Dry Dock
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68ac83161603da308cebeb7d
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.73 (203 reviews)

Vienna Lager 5.5 º

Forward Brewing

This modern take on a Vienna Lager showcases a beautiful interplay between tradition and innovation. Brewed with German Vienna malt, Dry Dock delivers a rich foundation of toasted bread and subtle biscuit. While fermented with Norwegian Kveik yeast to maintain a clean, crisp profile, it retains a hint of fruitiness that complements the unique Triumph hops. These hops provide a delicate floral and spice character with faint citrus and orchard fruit undertones. The result is a balanced, copper-hued lager that honors the elegant, dry-finishing heritage of the style while offering a nuanced, slightly brighter aromatic profile than traditional continental examples.

Appearance. Luminous reddish-amber with brilliant clarity. Pours with a large, persistent, off-white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Moderately intense malt aroma featuring prominent toasty and bready-rich accents. Very low fruity esters from the yeast blend into a subtle floral and spicy hop presence. The fermentation character is remarkably clean, mimicking a traditional cold-conditioned lager.

Taste. The palate leads with an elegant, soft malt complexity characterized by rich, toasty flavors without heavy caramel or roast. A firm hop bitterness emerges mid-palate to ensure a balanced, fairly dry finish. The aftertaste lingers with a pleasant mix of bready malt and low herbal, spicy hop notes.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, gentle creaminess. Moderate carbonation provides a crisp lift on the tongue without being prickly. No noticeable alcohol warmth.

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