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Egger Zisch

Austria·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Naturally cloudy golden-yellow and beery, with a bitter hop note and a malty character: Egger Zisch is the alcohol-free, cloudy Zwickl-style beer from the Egger brewery in Unterradlberg. Brewed with the brewery's own well water at 6.5° original gravity, it stays under 0.5 % ABV, made for a refreshing drink in between.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
★undefined — Austrian Beer Challenge (Alkoholfreie Biere)
★undefined — DLG-Prämierung
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 leads with fresh, herbal noble hop character balanced by gentle malt sweetness—grain, honey, and a touch of bread crust.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Egger Zisch

◎ Appearance

Egger Zisch presents a luminous golden-yellow hue with natural cloudiness characteristic of the Zwickl style, arising from suspended yeast and proteins. The fine, persistent white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with visible lacing between sips. Bright carbonation animates the body throughout, creating a visually refreshing and inviting presence.

golden-yellownaturally cloudyfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh, herbal noble hop character balanced by gentle malt sweetness—grain, honey, and a touch of bread crust. Subtle citrus and floral notes emerge from the Edelhopfen, while the yeast remains in the background, contributing a clean, slightly grainy undertone. The aroma is restrained and approachable, inviting rather than assertive.

noble hopsmalty sweetnessherbal, floralclean, grainy

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a soft malt foundation of bread, cereal, and light honey. The mid-palate develops a noticeable bitter hop bite at 22 IBU, balanced by the beer's moderate body and gentle sweetness from its 6.5° original gravity. The finish transitions toward dry and slightly peppery, with lingering hoppy spice that preserves the beer's drinking-between character.

crisp entrybalanced bitternessbread and graindry, hoppy finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, tapering from the hop bitterness into a clean, slightly astringent aftertaste. The absence of alcohol allows the malt and hop flavors to resolve without warmth, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

medium lengthclean aftertastehoppy bite
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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