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Zwettler Saphir

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Floral and grassy notes that recall mountain meadows, a complex hop aroma and fruity notes: Zwettl's Premium Pils is fresh, with lively carbonation and slim in body, its noble bitterness leading to a dry finish. A north-German-style pilsner, bottom-fermented, 5.3% ABV, 12.3° original gravity and 40 IBU. Brewed with water from the brewery's own springs; pale straw colour, fine-pored head.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
★undefined — European Beer Star (German-Style Pilsner)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassyfloralhoppy
grassy
floral
hoppy
fruity
noble hop
clean
Aroma
Fresh and inviting, with distinctive floral and grassy notes reminiscent of mountain meadows.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zwettler Saphir

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and brightness. A fine-pored, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass walls with delicate lacing. The beer displays vibrant, lively carbonation throughout.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh and inviting, with distinctive floral and grassy notes reminiscent of mountain meadows. Complex noble hop character dominates, backed by subtle fruity undertones and a clean, mineral backbone from the brewery's spring water. The nose is crisp and herbaceous without any harshness.

floral, grassynoble hopsmountain meadowfruity undertones

◐ Taste

Slim-bodied and refreshingly dry, with a clean malty foundation that allows the noble hop character to shine. The mid-palate develops a pronounced herbal and grassy complexity, leading to a well-integrated bitterness of 40 IBU that feels refined rather than aggressive. The finish remains crisp and hop-driven.

dry, crispherbal, grassynoble bitternessclean malt

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish with lingering noble hop bitterness and faint fruity echoes. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry finishnoble hop biterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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