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Ketterer Zwickelbier

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Ketterer Zwickelbier is a traditional Bavarian cellar beer brewed by Privatbrauerei Ketterer, characterized by its fresh, unfiltered, and unpasteurized nature. This unpretentious lager showcases the brewery's commitment to authenticity with a crisp, clean profile and subtle complexity that evolves as it warms.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
yeasty
mineral
Aroma
The nose reveals fresh yeast character with prominent grainy and bread-like notes, enhanced by subtle earthy undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ketterer Zwickelbier

◎ Appearance

Ketterer Zwickelbier presents a pale golden hue with characteristic haze from its unfiltered, unpasteurized nature. A modest white head forms initially, typical of fresh cellar lagers with natural carbonation levels. The cloudy appearance showcases the brewery's commitment to traditional production methods.

pale goldenhazyunfilteredmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals fresh yeast character with prominent grainy and bread-like notes, enhanced by subtle earthy undertones. Light hop spice emerges gently without dominating, allowing the malty foundation to shine. As it warms, the aromatic complexity evolves, releasing additional grain and cellar-fresh qualities.

yeastygrainy breadearthylight hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with a full-bodied malt sweetness that carries grain and subtle bread flavors throughout. Mid-palate showcases the beer's dry character with gentle hop spice balancing the malt, while earthy notes add complexity. The finish remains refreshingly smooth despite the full body, exemplifying classic Kellerbier restraint.

malty sweetfull-bodieddry grainsmooth

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering grain and bread notes completes the experience. The aftertaste remains refreshing and unobtrusive, allowing the beer's natural character to fade gracefully.

drycleangrain lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
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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