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Hirsch Zwuckl

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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
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Kellerbier
★Gold — European Beer Star 2025 (Kellerbier)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
earthyhoppyyeasty
earthy
hoppy
yeasty
mineral
clean
herbal
Aroma
Earthy Hallertauer character dominates, offering herbal and mineral notes that speak to the beer's cellar heritage.
also:piney,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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About Kellerbier

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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.

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