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Aktien Zwick'l Kellerbier

Bayreuther Bierbrauerei
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 143 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

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
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AWARDS

Silver · 2023
European Beer Star 2023
Kellerbier
Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards 2024
Kellerbier
Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Kellerbier
Bronze · 2021
World Beer Awards
Germany
★Silver — European Beer Star 2023 (Kellerbier)
★Silver — World Beer Awards 2024 (Kellerbier)
★Silver — World Beer Awards 2025 (Kellerbier)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
herbal
noble hop
floral
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Aktien Zwick'l Kellerbier

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Aktien Zwick'l Kellerbier

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kellerbier?

Kellerbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Kellerbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, hoppy, clean character as Aktien Zwick'l Kellerbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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