What beers use Vienna malt? The obvious one is Vienna lager (Wiener Lager)—it’s in the name. The malt was developed in the 19th century in Austria and gave the style its colour and toasty, bready flavour. Märzen often uses Vienna malt (or Munich, or a mix). So do a lot of amber lagers and some altbiers. A few brewers use it in ales for colour and flavour. So: lagers first, then the rest.
Styles that lean on Vienna malt
Vienna lager – the flagship. Mostly or all Vienna malt, clean lager fermentation. See what is a Vienna lager and Viennese lager. Märzen – same family, often a bit stronger; Austrian Märzen here. Amber lager in general – many use Vienna or Munich malt. Dunkles – can include Vienna for a rounder malt character; we’ve got dark Austrian beer covered. For the big picture, Vienna Brewery Guide.
Where to drink them in Vienna
Traditional Brauhäuser that brew on-site are the place. You get fresh beer—often Helles, Dunkles, seasonal—made with the same kind of malt heritage. Fischerbräu in Döbling (Billrothstraße 17) has been doing it since 1985: house lagers, Austrian food, beer garden. No better way to taste what Vienna malt is for than to drink it at the source.
Vienna malt in a glass
Fischerbräu: house Helles, Dunkles, seasonal beers. Billrothstraße 17. Open from 4pm weekdays, noon at weekends.