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Flötzinger Zwickl

Flötzinger Bräu
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 142 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Flötzinger Zwickl is the brewery's unfiltered cellar beer, sold in small bottles and on draught at the brewery. The natural haze of the yeast makes it softer than the filtered lagers of the house. It pours cloudy gold and brings fresh bread, cereal and a light malt sweetness, joined by a delicate hop aroma with herbal and gently spicy notes. The body is smooth and the finish fresh and lightly bitter.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Malt character
bready
malty
Distinctive notes
hazy
spicy
Hop character
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flötzinger Zwickl

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden yellow with a natural cloudiness from suspended yeast, creating a soft, slightly hazy appearance characteristic of an unfiltered cellar beer. The head is modest but stable, with fine bubbles that adhere gently to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and integrated, lending a lively yet refined visual presence.

golden, naturally hazyfine carbonationsoft white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting fresh bread and cereal grain notes, complemented by a delicate malt sweetness that sits in the background without dominating. Noble hop character emerges as herbal and gently spicy, with earthy undertones that feel restrained and elegant rather than assertive. The overall impression is clean and approachable, with yeast contributing a subtle, pleasant doughy quality.

fresh bread, cerealherbal, spicy hopsdelicate malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and soft on the palate, with malt providing a mild, grainy sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without cloying. Hop bitterness arrives as a gentle, lightly herbal punctuation rather than an aggressive finish, balancing the malt with restraint. The unfiltered character lends a fuller, rounder mouthfeel that enhances the overall smoothness.

soft, smooth bodylight malt sweetnessdelicate hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a light bitterness that lingers briefly without outstaying its welcome. A clean, drying sensation emerges as the aftertaste fades, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

fresh, crisplightly bitter aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flötzinger Zwickl

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Flötzinger Zwickl

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kellerbier?

Kellerbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Kellerbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, bready, herbal character as Flötzinger Zwickl will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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