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111er Zwickl

Auerbräu
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 147 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

An unfiltered, naturally cloudy lager with 5.0% alcohol from 11.8 °P, drawn off before filtration; the brewery calls it the beer its brewmasters have always preferred to drink themselves. It was created in 2000 for the brewery's 111th anniversary. Tasters describe a dull, hazy gold with modest foam, a soft and mild first sip with gentle malt sweetness, grainy and slightly nutty notes, a grassy touch and restrained hops with a trace of citrus. Opinions differ on depth: some find it thin for an unfiltered beer.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Gold · 2025
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2026
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
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.
Malt character
malty
nutty
bready
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
Hop character
grassycitrusy
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 111er Zwickl

◎ Appearance

A dull, hazy gold beneath modest foam that shows light retention. The natural cloudiness from suspended yeast is characteristic of the style, lending the beer an opaque, soft appearance rather than a bright clarity. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate for a freshly drawn Kellerbier.

hazy goldnaturally cloudymodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle grainy and slightly nutty malts, with a soft sweetness that dominates the top notes. A grassy, herbal touch from restrained hops emerges in the background, accompanied by a whisper of citrus. Yeast character is subtle, allowing the malt profile to lead without aggressive fermentation aromatics.

grainysoft malt sweetnessgrassy hopssubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The first sip is soft and mild, with a gentle malt sweetness that carries through the palate without heaviness. Grain and nut flavors build in the mid-palate, while restrained hoppy bitterness (25 IBU) provides a light counterpoint. The finish is dry but not assertive, leaving a clean, mineral-like quality.

soft malt charactermild bitternessgrainydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, with the gentle malt sweetness fading quickly to leave a dry aftertaste. Some drinkers note a lean structure in the farewell, typical of its lighter body for an unfiltered lager.

cleandrylight body
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
Appearance
75
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 111er Zwickl

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 111er Zwickl

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

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