hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Greif Zwickl

Brauerei Greif
Tap to rate
🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 143 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Brauerei Greif's Zwickl is unfiltered Franconia in a glass — naturally hazy, earthy-hoppy, and charged with lively carbonation that keeps the yeasty softness from becoming heavy. The mineral edge and gentle bitterness make it feel alive on the palate. A Kellerbier that tastes like it just came from the cellar.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
See all Kellerbier alternatives →
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.
Hop character
earthy
hoppy
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Greif Zwickl

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with a natural haze that speaks to its unfiltered nature. A soft, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with modest persistence, leaving delicate trails of lacing. Lively carbonation rises continuously through the body, giving the beer a visibly animated character.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose combines earthy and herbal hop notes with a subtle mineral undertone. Soft, yeasty aromas emerge without heaviness, suggesting fresh bread and a touch of grain. The overall impression is clean and cellar-fresh, with neither the aroma nor hop character dominating.

earthy hopsmineral edgefresh yeastbread grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with mineral notes providing definition on the palate. Mid-palate develops subtle bready and yeasty character alongside a gentle hop bitterness that feels balanced rather than assertive. The finish remains clean and lively, with the carbonation supporting rather than obscuring the delicate flavors.

crisp mineralgentle bitternessyeasty softnesslively carbonation

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, leaving behind a light mineral note and a faint hop memory. No heaviness persists—the beer feels alive and ready for another sip.

drymineral aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Greif 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 Greif 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 crisp, mineral, earthy character as Greif Zwickl will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Compare with another beer →Explore all Kellerbier beers in hopIQ →Browse Germany beers →