hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Gösser Zwickl

Brauerei Göss
Tap to rate
🌍 Austria · Kellerbier · One of 98 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

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
See all Kellerbier alternatives →
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

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.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
herbal
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
Compare with another beer →

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best Austrian LagersFeatured inThe Best Kellerbiers

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
+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gösser 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 Gösser 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 full-bodied, malty, floral character as Gösser Zwickl will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Explore all Kellerbier beers in hopIQ →Browse Austria beers →

WHERE TO BUY

Not sure where to find Gösser Zwickl? Search on:

RateBeer →Untappd →