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Egger Zwickl

Privatbrauerei Egger
Austria·Kellerbier
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Egger's naturally cloudy Zwickl — unfiltered and unpasteurised with a fuller malt body and gentle yeast character. Popular throughout Lower Austria as a craft alternative to the filtered Märzen.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltybreadyyeasty
malty
bready
yeasty
mineral
clean
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt sweetness and a subtle bready grain character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Egger Zwickl

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with persistent natural cloudiness from suspended yeast and protein. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and integrated, creating a soft, approachable visual presence.

pale goldennaturally cloudycreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt sweetness and a subtle bready grain character. Gentle yeast esters contribute a faint honey-like note without astringency. The mineral undertone is delicate, allowing the malt foundation to remain the primary sensory anchor.

soft maltbready graingentle yeast esters

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with a pronounced malt backbone and clean, honest grain flavor. Mid-palate reveals layers of bread crust and soft honey, balanced by restrained 25 IBU bitterness that never dominates. The yeast character remains integrated and unobtrusive throughout.

full malt bodybread and grainrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the malt sweetness retreating gracefully into a mineral-tinged aftertaste. Refreshing without being sharp, leaving a gentle lingering impression of bread and subtle honey.

clean dry finishmineral fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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