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Gösser Zwickl

Brauerei Göss
Austria·Kellerbier
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Gösser's unfiltered Zwickl — naturally cloudy, fuller-bodied, and more aromatic than the Märzen. Brewed with four different malts refined with finest Celeja aromatic hops from Styrian Leutschach. 7,511 Untappd ratings at 3.4.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral 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
maltyfloralhoppy
malty
floral
hoppy
mineral
clean
herbal
Aroma
Floral and herbal notes from Celeja hops lead the nose, accompanied by a soft, grainy malt sweetness drawn from the four-malt blend.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gösser Zwickl

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with pronounced natural turbidity from suspended yeast and protein matter. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Bright, active carbonation supports the full visual presence characteristic of an unfiltered cellar beer.

pale goldennaturally cloudydense headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Floral and herbal notes from Celeja hops lead the nose, accompanied by a soft, grainy malt sweetness drawn from the four-malt blend. Subtle yeasty undertones add depth without dominating, while mineral notes provide a clean, crisp counterpoint that enhances the overall aromatic clarity.

floral hopsgrainy maltherbal accentmineral crispness

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with a bready, slightly sweet mid-palate that reflects the complex malt bill. Hoppy bitterness (25 IBU) emerges gently rather than assertively, balanced by a smooth, clean finish that never turns harsh. The mineral character supports refreshment without drying the palate excessively.

full bodybready maltbalanced bitternesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

Clean, medium-length finish with lingering malt sweetness and a subtle herbal hop impression. The refreshing quality persists, leaving the palate ready for another sip without fatigue.

medium finishmalt sweetnesscrisp aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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