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Hallertauer Zwickel

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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 138 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Number two in the Hallertauer Serie, this Zwickel is an unfiltered lager that pours with a soft haze from its suspended yeast. The nose recalls a ripe golden grain field, and the palate balances smooth malt with gently grainy, cereal-like notes. Hallertau aroma hops add a restrained herbal and floral spice, while the yeast lends a rounded body and a faint bready character. The finish is clean and moderately bitter, keeping the beer easy despite its fuller texture.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Malt character
malty
bready
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
Hop character
herbalfloral
Fermentation & yeast
cleanyeasty

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hallertauer Zwickel

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a distinctive soft haze from suspended yeast, characteristic of an unfiltered Kellerbier. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, clinging to the glass in a fine lacework. Carbonation is gentle and measured, allowing the cloudiness to remain visually prominent.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced grain-forward character, evoking a ripe golden grain field in midsummer. Hallertau aroma hops contribute a restrained herbal and floral spice that sits elegantly behind the malt. The yeast adds a subtle bready note and soft roundness that binds the aromatics together without dominating.

grainy, grain-forwardherbal, floral spicebready yeast tone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, soft malt that carries a cereal-like quality through the mid-palate. Hallertau hops provide gently restrained herbal and floral accents that balance without asserting themselves heavily. The yeast contribution lends a rounded body and faint bready character, while a moderate bitterness in the finish keeps the beer crisp and drinkable despite its fuller texture.

smooth maltcereal notesmoderate bitternessrounded body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately bitter, fading with grace into a faintly grainy, bready aftertaste. The beer closes with an easy, approachable character that invites another sip.

clean finishmoderate bitternessbready aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hallertauer Zwickel

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 Hallertauer Zwickel

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

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