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Hofbräuhaus Traunstein Zwickl

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Naturally cloudy Helles straight from the cool lager cellar, with a fresh malt and hop bloom and a velvety feel. The name comes from the Zwicklhahn, the tap that let the brewmaster draw an unfiltered sample from the tank. Three times a year the brewery fills historic two-litre siphon bottles from the lager tank in its Hofgasse, a sale visitors can watch. 5.3 % ABV.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose presents soft, fresh Malz notes with a delicate hay-like sweetness and a whisper of noble hop bloom—grassy and herbal without aggression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hofbräuhaus Traunstein Zwickl

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with deliberate natural cloudiness from suspended yeast, creating a soft, luminous quality. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in fine lacing as it settles. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, appropriate to the cellar-fresh character.

pale goldennaturally cloudyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose presents soft, fresh Malz notes with a delicate hay-like sweetness and a whisper of noble hop bloom—grassy and herbal without aggression. There is no yeasty phenol; instead, a clean, airy quality dominates, inviting further exploration without demanding attention.

fresh Malznoble hopsclean, airy

◐ Taste

The entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with a malty breadiness that builds gently across the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the crisp, clean finish to emerge naturally. The mouthfeel is velvety and full-bodied for its modest ABV, with no harsh edges.

smooth, maltyrestrained bitternessvelvety texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, fading to a subtle dry note without lingering sweetness. A light grain note persists briefly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

clean, drylightly grainy
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
80
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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