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Ottakringer Brewery

The Ottakringer Brewery is a piece of Vienna you shouldn't miss out on either – neither a night-time event in the barley, hops or yeast room, nor during the day on an incomparable brewery tour followed by beer tasting.

As Vienna's oldest brewery, Ottakringer Brewery has stood for living beer craft since 1837. Multi-award-winning beer specialties are brewed by the family company. If you'd like to take a look behind the scenes, then a guided tour will tell you everything about the brewing process, the raw ingredients used, as well as the exciting history of Vienna's last big brewery. The brewery tour ends with a wide-ranging tasting of Ottakringer beers.

Guided tours

Guided tours are organized for groups of 10 or more people. Should you not reach this number of people as a group, you are welcome to join other people with an interest in beer to learn about the brewery together. The guided tours are held from Monday to Friday, from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm. Appointments for guided tours outside these times are only possible by separate arrangement. Guided tours are also possible in conjunction with events held at the location. Please note that the tour will require participants to use a large number of steps and stairs.

• Duration: 1 hours, ending with a beer tasting.
• Meeting point for guided tours: At the information point by the entrance to the Ottakringer event location. Right opposite the tram stop on Johann-Nepomuk-Berger-Platz.
• See website for prices
• Registration: [email protected]
• http://www.ottakringer.at
• +43 1 491 00 0

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Normal price: from €19,90 (adults) Registration required: Booking of the guided tour via website with the code VCC20. The Vienna City Card must be presented on site. Booking website: https://www.ottakringerbrauerei.at/de/ottakringer-brauerei-fuhrung Meeting point: Infopoint

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• https://www.ottakringerbrauerei.at/de/ottakringer-brauerei-fuhrung

Tours in German: Wed 2 pm/4 pm/6 pm Thu 2 pm/6 pm Fri 2 pm/4 pm/6 pm Sat 2 pm/6 pm

Tours in English: Thu 4 pm Sat 4 pm

Meeting point for guided tours: At the info point at the entrance to the Ottakringer event location. Directly opposite the tram station Johann Nepomuk Berger Platz.

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Vienna Private Austrian Beer Tasting Tour

Experience the taste of Austria on a fun and cultural beer tasting tour in Vienna Old Town! Visit the best local beer venues and try 4-8 carefully selected beverages from major and micro breweries. Discover new flavours and aromas of Austrian beer!

• Visit 2-3 of the best beer venues in Vienna Old Town with a Beer-Expert Guide
• Taste popular, regional and craft beers and compare the flavor
• Try typical Viennese appetizers which perfectly match with beers
• Learn about Austrian customs around drinking beer and the history of local breweries
• Enjoy a fun and cultural evening with your family and friends

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• 2 - 4 hours
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The Vienna Lager, developed by the “King of Beer” Anton Dreher in 1841, was at one point the most popular beer style in the German-speaking realm, introducing much of Europe to the crisp clean profile of modern bottom-fermentation of beer. Embark on a journey through the brewing history of Austria on our exclusive Beer Tasting Tour with a Beer-Expert Guide!

During the 2-hour beer tasting tour you will visit 2 of the best beer venues in Vienna Old Town to experience the authentic beer culture of Austria. There will be 4 beers with snacks on the menu, giving you a perfect introduction to the remarkable variety of local beer flavours and aromas. Your Private Guide will select a set of 4 beers (popular, regional, and craft beers) for you to try with explanations about their unique characteristics and brewing history. Austria has one of the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, so you know that their beers are worth a try!

As this is a private tour, the whole experience can be tailored to your preferences. Let the guide know if there is a special occasion that your family or friends are celebrating in Vienna, such as a birthday or a bachelor party, and he will adjust the tour to give you the most fun and cultural experience. You will also get some tips on the best local restaurants, pubs and clubs to enjoy the rest of your evening in town.

The 3-hour beer tasting tour offers a deeper dive into the world of Austrian beer, with a selection of 6 popular, regional and craft beers for you to try. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of brewing beer in Austria. Discover what was so revolutionary about the special nute of hop and citrus of Viennese lager. You will visit 3 beer venues, try 6 remarkable beers and traditional Viennese beer appetizers!

We also offer a 4-hour beer and food tasting tour for true beer enthusiasts. During this premium experience you will visit 3 venues, including an authentic Austrian restaurant where you will be served a variety of traditional dishes, appetizers and snacks along with 8 different beers. You will learn not only about beer, but also about food pairing that makes the beer taste even better. Discover the essence of Viennese flavours and aromas!

• Private Beer and Food Tasting Tour in Vienna Old Town
• Beer-Expert Guide with Official Vienna License who is fluent in the chosen language
• 4 beers including 1x popular, 1x regional, 2x craft beers (2-hour option)
• 6 beers including 1x popular, 1x regional, 4x craft beers and Austrian appetizers (3-hour option)
• 8 beers including 1x popular, 2x regional, 5x craft beers and Austrian snacks, appetizers and main dishes (4-hour option)

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• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
• The amount of served beer is as follow: popular (0,3 – 0,5l), regional (0,2l), craft (0,125l)
• Food will be served only in 1 of the visited venues, as pubs and breweries usually don’t offer food options
• Food tasting includes a variety of different snacks, appetizers and dishes. Appetizers include snacks but also hot starters. Snacks include traditional samples such as crisps and nuts

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• Customer Service: 4.72 4.72 / 5
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• Value for money: 4.72 4.72 / 5
• Guide: 4.72 4.72 / 5

Good that we tried different kinds of beer. There was dark and heavy, light lager, some Viennese red and some juicy and refreshing. I must say that places were well-chosen!

Each place was great, thanks for this selection!

Fine, I like it! :)

Nice activity for evening! ;)

alles gut, neun gute Biere und ein paar Vorspeisen, ich war perfekt für uns

It's not only tasting, thanks guide we got to know with beer culture. It was educational, but in a funny way. Ps: beers were delicious, I'm not an expert, but for me tasted good ;)

Nice tasting, each beer different and the guide knows what he says

Very well-organized! Guide told us some info about beers which were up to drink. That was interesting. We didn't wait to get the table, we had already the reservation, so in my opinion it was good service.

Delicious beer and food, we were totally full!

The places were amazing! I saw a lot of beer equipment which I've always been interested in. Also beers were delicious

I think proportions was alright, amount of beers to venues. We had enough time in each and we could taste without any rush.

Ich mag österreichische Biere. Hier habe ich eine gute Auswahl an Bieren. Dank des Leitfadens habe ich sogar einige neue Fakten über Bier herausgefunden!

Simply: nice tasting!

All good, funny and delicious evening ;)

Nice locations and good selection of beers. All venues are close to the Old Town, so whole area during walks is pleasant

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The 6 best places in Vienna for the craft beer crowd

Beer has moved up in the world from its humble beginnings. the boutique breed of beer, craft beer – interesting, progressive beers made by small-scale breweries – has people standing at bars, holding their honey or chocolate coloured beer up to natural light, sticking their nose in the glass, finally taking a swig and talking for 10 minutes about the potent note of lychee they tasted in it. beer is the new wine..

An increasing number of Vienna bars are specialising in craft beer. With the help of Micky Klemsch – craft beer enthusiast who’s behind the Craft Beer Fest and Biorama magazine – we’ve compiled a list of Vienna’s 5 best spots to buy and drink craft beer.

Mel’s Craft Beers & Diner – Craft Beer

Daily: 11am–2am

www.paddysco.at/mels-craft-beers-diner

The average price for a beer ranges from 6–8€

The shiny beer taps lining the bar are just the beginning. Over 400 sorts of craft beer are housed behind there. Stylistically and geographically diverse, the range includes almost anything from Rogue American Amber Ale, to a page of Indian Pale Ales. As well as some of the best micro-brewery brews from Germany, Italy, Holland and Belgium, you’ll find many rare beers from the USA. There’s also a few rarely heard of ciders and stouts in the mix. The mammoth list makes choosing a hard task. That’s where the ever-so-competent waiter comes in. And while the tacky American connotation with the word diner cannot be found anywhere in the looks of the place, the diner theme can be found in the menu, right next to the Club Sandwich and the Chicken Ceasar Salad. But there’s nothing tacky about the food here. Read our full review, here.

Craft beer of choice: the malty, spicy Belgium ale, Der Verboden Vrucht

Hawidere – Craft Beer

Daily: 12pm–12am

www.hawidere.at

DomRep Pils = 2/3 pint 4.80 € Meantime Coffee Porter = 0,3  6,30 €

The slightly hidden Hawidere in the 15th District has turned into quite an institution. The beer and burger restaurant is a typical Viennese Gasthaus with a twist. Besides the lush and inviting Schanigarten (complete with self-grown tomatoes in beer crates), the interior will have you discovering plenty of fun, subtle details (we advise you go looking for the Craftkammer). Hawidere is known for its mouthwateringly delicious and multi-layered burgers, and its vast and equally mouthwatering craft beer collection. Alongside a core craft beer collection of beer from all over the world, there’s a carefully curated range of seasonal brews. Their selections in the different breeds of craft beer from stouts, to IPAs, to Porters anre more are strong, and always lead to new tastes in beer being discovered. While listening to Bertl – one of the owners – talk enthusiastically about the art of crafting beer and sipping away at our oh-so-refreshing sour beer, we can’t help but agree with his claim – “Hawidere feels like one of the last living-rooms in Vienna”.

Pssst, insider tips + The name Hawidere comes from a dialect pronunciation of “Habe die Ehre,” which is a greeting that means “I have the honour”. + A portion of the profits made from the sale of the regularly changing “Soli beer” (which stands for solidarity beer) at Hawidere go towards the Wiener Integrationshaus.

Craft beer of choice: DomRep Pils, the strawberry Rubus or one of the sour beers. And always trust the staff’s advice when choosing what brew goes best with your food.

Beer Store Vienna – Craft Beer

TUE–FRI: 12pm–7pm SAT: 10am–6pm SUN-MON: closed

www.beerstorevienna.at

Vienna Wüstelstand says: With beers changing weekly here, it’s a new experience each time. In sum there are about 200 beers to choose from, which have already been hand-selected by trained beer sommeliers. If you can’t wait until you get home, you can pop open a bottle in store for the shelf price. Also, if you want to see the friendly staff’s eye’s light up, ask them to do a beer tasting.

Craft beer aficionado, Micky Klemsch says: Good selection, fair prices, and the best advice on craft beer can be found here from Johannes Grohs (who boasts a diploma as a beer sommelier)

Verde1080 – Craft Beer

MON–FRI: 11am–6pm SAT–SUN: closed

www.verde1080.at

Vienna Wüstelstand says: This place seems to get better every time we visit. Here you’ll find several rare finds in amongst their 600 beers on offer. There are also 6 beers on tap, and a delicious international menu which is always changing. This is a real favourite amongst those who appreciate good food and good beer.

Craft beer aficionado, Micky Klemsch says: Here you have to meet Stefan Kreid, and ask for his recommendation regarding good beers. And you should also let him cook for you!

Beer Lovers – Craft beer

MON–FRI: 11am–8pm SAT: 10am–5pm SUN: closed

www.beerlovers.at

Vienna Wüstelstand says: Beer…walls and walls lined of beer hailing from all over the world. The first time you walk into the specialty craft beer shop on Gumperndorferstrasse, it’s an overwhelming sight (where do I start!?), but than when you start browsing the shelves closely you’re realise that patience and persistence will be needed to explore this world. And the staff here really love their beer, so they can also point you in the right direction of where to start. IPAs, stouts, Ales and more obscure brews only fanatics would recognise from all over the world – this really is a special place for beer lovers.

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12 Austrian Breweries to Visit

Austria is a country of beer lovers - and has been for centuries. You'll find small breweries with age-old traditions as well as new craft breweries offering up unusual creations. Visit these 12 Austrian breweries to taste it all!

Beer is one of Austria's favourite drinks: The average Austrian consumes more that 100 litres (27 gallons) of the amber nectar per year. Austria's breweries have long traditions and age-old recipes; but they also experiment with new product ideas, which has brought them international attention. Some of these beer artists invite guests for tastings and open their production sites to the public - find out where to learn more about and taste Austrian craft beer.

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Brewery at Eggenberg Castle (Upper Austria)

A great deal of artisanal care and 200 years of experience go into brewing the delicious beer of the family enterprise Schloss Eggenberg in the Salzkammergut region. Of course now, in the 21st century, it's aided by the latest technology.

Freistädter Brewery (Upper Austria) The people of Freistadt in Upper Austria have been brewing beer since 1363. Water from the local bedrock, hops from the Mühlviertel region, malt from the Weinviertel region, and a well-guarded strain of local yeast make for the high and consistent quality of the Freistädter beers.

Stiegl Brewery (Salzburg) Stiegl Brewery is renowned for quality at the highest level. At their Brauwelt (The World of Brewing) museum (complete with cinema), visitors can immerse themselves in the world of beer and visit Stiegl's custom-built cellar for cask-maturing specialties such as the Hausbier and their vintage beers.

Ottakringer Brewery (Vienna) Ottakringer is probably Vienna's best-known beer. In their own craft brewery called Brauwerk , the company also produce some quite remarkable seasonal specialties. Each craft specialty draws its particular character from one of the three main ingredients: the flavour of the beer Hausmarke 1 is influenced most by the yeast, Hausmarke 2 by the hops, while with Hausmarke 3 it’s the malt.

Golser Brewery (Burgenland) This brewery’s specialties are brewed with the finest of ingredients: chestnuts, spelt, herbs, fruit, or spices. Some beers are made using modern methods like cold hopping and aging in wooden barrels.

Zillertal Brewery (Tirol) For more than 500 years, distinctive beers have been brewed according to traditions handed down through generations in Zell am Ziller in Tirol. Today, the most modern of technology is used, but carefully selected regional ingredients are still an important part of the process.

Murauer Brewery (Styria) Europe's first brewery powered by 100% renewable energy, Murauer have also found success in international beer competitions: At the World Beer Awards 2017, three of their brews were awarded gold medals – the Murauer Märzen, the Murauer Weissbier, and their refreshing ‘Radler’ made with apricots and elderberries.

Schremser Brewery (Lower Austria) Made from a special brewers’ barley known as ‘Waldviertler Landkorn’ and produced in an environmentally friendly way throughout, Schremser beer gets its special taste from the soft, limestone-rich water of the Waldviertel region.

Mohren Brewery (Vorarlberg) In the "Creative Brewery" at Mohren Brewery, beer lovers can create their own beer. Guided by an experienced brewer, they determine their individual style, grind the malt, prepare the mash, clarify, and then commence brewing. Cheers!

Hofstettner Brewery (Upper Austria) One particular specialty of Hofstettner brewery is their "Granite Beer", which once nourished stonecutters. The granitic rock from the Mühlviertel region works like a unique kind of water filter. A mixture of light and dark malts as well as 100% Mühlviertel hops give this beer its authentic and smooth flavour.

Zwettler Brewery (Lower Austria) In the town of Zwettl, beer is still made according to old, artisanal recipes. Organically grown, the hops and malt are combined with soft water from the primordial rock of the Bohemian Massif, giving this beer an aroma of roasted malt.

Hirter Brewery (Carinthia) A gathering place for lovers of local beer specialties for centuries, the Braukeller (Brew Cellar) in Hirt has one of the richest culinary traditions in all of Carinthia.