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Lager Zwickl

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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
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanfruitywheat
clean
fruity
wheat
bready
honey
floral
Aroma
The nose offers a delicate balance of soft grain and bread notes, with subtle yeasty undertones typical of lagering.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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