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Lager Zwickl

Ottakringer Brauerei
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🌍 Austria · Kellerbier · One of 139 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Ottakringer's Zwickl is Vienna's naturally cloudy staple — 5.2%, 12.2°P, brewed unfiltered from certified-organic barley and wheat malt at the 1837 Ottakring brewhouse. The brewery pitches the aroma as freshly cut meadow; pale gold, fruity full entry, gentle creamy mouthfeel. A Stammbeisl beer with organic and vegan credentials.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
floral
Malt character
bready
wheat
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lager Zwickl

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 Lager Zwickl

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

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