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Lager Zwickl

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🌍 Austria · Kellerbier · One of 77 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

A traditional Austrian Kellerbier from Ottakringer with soft malt character, subtle hop bitterness and a clean, dry finish. Light-bodied and approachable at 5% ABV, this cellar lager refreshes with gentle complexity.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

clean
100%
malty
100%
dry
60%
crisp
60%
refreshing
60%
light
60%
mineral
30%
hoppy
30%
bready
30%
bitter
30%
smooth
30%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lager Zwickl

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lager Zwickl

Appearance

Lager Zwickl presents a pale golden hue characteristic of traditional Austrian kellerbiers, with a slightly hazy appearance indicative of its unfiltered nature. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation creating a gentle effervescence that enhances its approachable character.

pale goldenhazyunfilteredfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose offers a delicate balance of soft grain and bread notes, with subtle yeasty undertones typical of lagering. Gentle hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt complexity to shine through without overwhelming the senses.

grainbreadyeastysoft malt

Taste

Entry is smooth and crisp, with a light malty sweetness that transitions seamlessly across the palate. The mid-palate develops subtle bread and grain complexity before resolving to a clean, dry finish with minimal hop bitterness at 18 IBUs providing just enough structure.

crispsmoothmaltydry

Finish

The finish is exceptionally clean and refreshing, with a quick fade that avoids any lingering sweetness. A subtle grain-like dryness persists briefly, inviting another sip of this sessionable lager.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
84
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