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Hofbräu Winterzwickl

Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 123 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

A dark, unfiltered Kellerbier, bottom-fermented and on sale from late October to mid-January. It is brewed by decoction from pale barley malt, Munich malt and caramel malt to 12.5 °P and hopped with Perle and Herkules to 23 IBU. It pours a deep dark brown with visible yeast haze under a creamy head. Caramel, chocolate and a delicate roast note carry a full, rounded palate; the hops add spicy hints of orange, cedar and black pepper, while light fruit and a gentle sweetness linger in the finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop 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

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
spicy hop
orange
Malt character
caramel
chocolate
roasted
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hofbräu Winterzwickl

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 Hofbräu Winterzwickl

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 chocolate, hazy, caramel character as Hofbräu Winterzwickl will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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