Seigl claims a history nearly 530 years old, with that anniversary approaching around the time this post pays out next week. This seems auspicious.
And the tab breaking off suddenly quells that sense of impending fortune. Maybe that's what soured me from the start? At any rate, after applying some brute force to access the nectar within, I found it underwhelming.
I hope this isn't another example of an unrefined palate disregarding a hidden gem, but I was unimpressed. I've had beers from Germany and Austria before, so I found the hops and malt profile unsurprisingly European in contrast to the usual American micro- and macro-brew styles. I just don't think it's a particularly good example.
Don't misunderstand, I don't think it's a bad beer either, but it doesn't live up to the mystical aura of Product of Austria emblazoned on the can.
What is it? 5% ABV, and generally a mild lager profile all around. It is not especially bitter, with a slightly floral hops profile instead of PINE AND CITRUS TO THE MAX of most microbrews these days or the watery nothing of the big brands.
I don't hate it. I just don't see any good reason to give it another go when so many other options are available.
