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Hirsch Zwuckl

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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 88 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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
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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