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Aktien Zwick'l Kellerbier

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Bayreuther's Zwick'l is what Kellerbier should be — unfiltered, naturally hazy, and tasting like it was poured straight from the cellar tank. Soft malt sweetness and a whisper of noble hop spice dance across a crisp, almost mineral finish; the low carbonation makes it feel earthy and alive at once. This is Franconian tradition in a glass, no theater.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2023
European Beer Star 2023
Kellerbier
Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards 2024
Kellerbier
Bronze · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Kellerbier
Bronze · 2021
World Beer Awards
Germany
★Silver — European Beer Star 2023 (Kellerbier)
★Silver — World Beer Awards 2024 (Kellerbier)
★Bronze — World Beer Awards 2025 (Kellerbier)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanherbal
hoppy
clean
herbal
noble hop
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt sweetness underlaid by a gentle herbal and noble-hop spice.
also:mineral,floral
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aktien Zwick'l Kellerbier

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber hue with a naturally hazy, suspended yeast turbidity that speaks to its unfiltered character. The head is modest but persistent, forming a thin collar of fine bubbles with light lacing. Low carbonation creates a soft, almost still quality in the glass—visually alive without aggression.

golden-ambernaturally hazydelicate headlow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt sweetness underlaid by a gentle herbal and noble-hop spice. Subtle citrus and floral notes emerge on closer inspection, with a clean, mineral undertone that suggests freshness straight from the cellar. No yeast funk or rough edges—purely restrained and inviting.

soft malt sweetnessnoble-hop spiceherbal and citrusmineral clarity

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and clean, with a bread-like malt foundation that never becomes cloying. Noble hops deliver a whisper of herbal bitterness and dry spice across the mid-palate, balanced by a faint mineral crispness. The finish is refreshing and lean, with a subtle dryness that invites the next sip.

crisp entrybready maltnoble-hop balancemineral dryness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades cleanly with lingering herbal and mineral notes, leaving a pleasant dryness on the palate. No residual sweetness or harsh bitterness—just the sense of having drunk something alive and unadorned.

clean fadeherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Kellerbier

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What is a Kellerbier?

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