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Zwettler Pils Classic

Brauerei Zwettl
Austria·German Pilsner
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Bright and sparkling, mild on the palate despite the lively carbonation, with balanced hop notes and a long-lasting finish: Zwettler Pils Classic is an Austrian-style pilsner with 4.9% ABV, 11.5° original gravity and 27 IBU. Golden, with a fine-pored head, bottom-fermented and available exclusively in gastronomy.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleannoble hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
malty
Aroma
Clean and inviting nose with restrained noble-hop character providing subtle spice and floral notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zwettler Pils Classic

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. A fine-pored, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Lively carbonation visible throughout, characteristic of a well-conditioned pilsner.

golden, clearfine white headpersistent lacingbright and sparkling

◌ Aroma

Clean and inviting nose with restrained noble-hop character providing subtle spice and floral notes. Soft malt backdrop offers gentle grainy sweetness without dominating. No yeast-derived esters or phenols; the overall impression is crisp and straightforward.

noble hops, subtle spiceclean, grainyrestrained noble-hop

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing despite lively carbonation. The mid-palate balances delicate malt sweetness with moderate hop bitterness (27 IBU); neither dominates, creating a smooth-drinking character. Finish dries progressively without harsh astringency.

crisp, balancedmoderate bitternessclean palatesmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

Long-lasting and dry, with noble-hop notes lingering into the aftertaste. A light malty sweetness fades gracefully, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

long finishdry, refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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