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Zwicklbier

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Naturally cloudy and unfiltered, Zwicklbier smells of dough, light caramel, hay and apple skin, with a mild herbal, spicy hop and a floral touch. On the palate it is bready with a hint of sweetness, gentle caramel and grassy-spicy hops. Bitterness is low to moderate and the finish mostly dry. The brewery promises a taste experience like in the old days, anno dazumal.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
breadycaramelspicy hop
bready
caramel
spicy hop
grassy
herbal
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with yeasty dough and light caramel, underscored by fresh hay and apple-skin notes that speak to both malt character and fermentation.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zwicklbier

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with pronounced natural haze from suspended yeast and proteins, lending the beer a characterful, lived-in appearance. The head forms readily and maintains modest retention, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the cloudy matrix. Carbonation is gentle, befitting the traditional cellar style.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with yeasty dough and light caramel, underscored by fresh hay and apple-skin notes that speak to both malt character and fermentation. Mild herbal and spicy hop tones emerge alongside a delicate floral thread, creating an inviting, layered profile that feels neither aggressive nor shy.

yeasty doughlight caramelherbal hop spicefloral touch

◐ Taste

The palate enters bready and slightly sweet, with gentle caramel malt supporting a grassy, spicy hop structure. Bitterness builds to low–moderate levels, never overwhelming, while the finish trends dry with lingering herb and grass notes that cleanse without harshness.

breadygentle caramelgrassy-spicy hopslow-moderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is predominantly dry, with herbal and grassy hop impressions persisting cleanly. Length is moderate, fading gracefully without residual sweetness.

dry finishherbal persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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

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.

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