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Einsiedler Zwickelbier

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After a gentle shake it fills the glass with an even haze: fine malt notes and the scent of fresh yeast build a sturdy body with pleasant sweetness. Einsiedler Zwickelbier is a natural specialty, brewed with water from the brewery's own well and carefully selected malt, at 5.2% ABV and 26 IBU, by a brewery that has been at work in Einsiedel since 1885.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyyeastyclean
malty
yeasty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent fresh yeast character, building into soft malt notes of grain and subtle bread.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Einsiedler Zwickelbier

◎ Appearance

A fine, persistent haze fills the glass after a gentle shake, yielding a pale golden colour with excellent cloudiness from active yeast. The head retains well, clinging to the glass in delicate lacing. Gentle carbonation is evident but restrained, befitting the cellar character.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine head retentionyeast-driven clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent fresh yeast character, building into soft malt notes of grain and subtle bread. A delicate herbal hop presence emerges underneath, neither aggressive nor masked, while the overall impression remains clean and inviting without any sharp fermentation notes.

fresh yeastfine maltsubtle hopclean and straightforward

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pleasant sweetness and a sturdy, full body derived from careful malt selection. Mid-palate develops a gentle bready quality with smooth drinking character, while modest bitterness (26 IBU) provides balance without dominating. The finish remains clean and rounded, never harsh.

malty sweetnessfull-bodiedsmooth and approachablebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A brief, clean finish with subtle malt lingering on the palate. No residual harshness or astringency; the aftertaste remains pleasant and inviting.

clean exitmalt-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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