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Zwettler Export Lager

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Well matured and full in flavour, a harmonious play of malt and hop strength with lively freshness on the palate: Zwettler Export Lager is a golden Austrian Märzen/lager with a bright head and lively carbonation. It is the best-selling beer by volume at Privatbrauerei Zwettl. 5.0% ABV, 11.8° original gravity, 23 IBU, bottom-fermented.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
★undefined — European Beer Star (Austrian-Style Märzen)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose offers a harmonious blend of soft grain malt with subtle noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zwettler Export Lager

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, persistent white head. Fine carbonation creates a lively bead throughout the glass, with delicate lacing that clings to the sides as you drink. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-crafted lager.

golden yellowbrilliant claritypersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a harmonious blend of soft grain malt with subtle noble hop character. Floral and herbal notes from the Edelhopfen provide gentle complexity without dominating. Clean fermentation character dominates, with no rough edges or off-notes.

soft grain maltnoble hop floralsclean fermentationherbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp malt sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness from the 23 IBU. Mid-palate reveals a slightly bready character with smooth, refreshing mouthfeel. The finish builds a gentle, dry bitterness that lingers without harshness, maintaining clarity throughout.

crisp maltrestrained bitternessbready charactersmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, fading into a dry, slightly hoppy note. Carbonation remains lively to the end, leaving the palate refreshed rather than heavy.

clean aftertastedry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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