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Hirsch Zwuckl

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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 143 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Hirsch's Zwuckl is a Kellerbier in its truest form — unfiltered, naturally cloudy, caught in that sweet spot between lager cleanness and yeast texture. Earthy hops, mineral backbone, a faint herbal bitterness, and that distinctive soft yeasty character that defines the style. Drink it fresh and cold; it's the sound of Bavaria's cellar traditions in a glass.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Gold · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Kellerbier
★Gold — European Beer Star 2025 (Kellerbier)
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
herbal
piney
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hirsch Zwuckl

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a soft, natural cloudiness from suspended yeast—the signature mark of an unfiltered Kellerbier. The head forms quickly and clings with modest persistence, creating a fine lace on the glass. Moderate carbonation rises gently, inviting a slow, deliberate pour.

pale goldennaturally hazyyeast-cloudedfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Earthy Hallertauer character dominates, offering herbal and mineral notes that speak to the beer's cellar heritage. Beneath sits a clean, grainy Malz foundation with a faint bready note. A soft yeast presence adds gentle texture without overshadowing the hop-forward profile.

earthy hopsherbal mineralclean grainsoft yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, food-friendly hop bitterness balanced by a lean, mineral backbone. The mid-palate reveals the Malz character—bready and light—while the yeast provides a subtle, creamy softness. A faint piney undertone rounds out the finish without dominating, leaving the beer refreshing and dry.

crisp bittermineral backbonebreadypiney finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and brief, with the herbal bitterness lingering just long enough to encourage the next sip. No warming alcohol or yeast sediment intrudes; the finish remains dry and natural.

dry cleanherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hirsch Zwuckl

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 Hirsch Zwuckl

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 earthy, hoppy, crisp character as Hirsch Zwuckl will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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