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Mönchshof Zwickl

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Mönchshof Zwickl joined the range in 2017 under the name Zoigl, after the Upper Palatinate tradition, and has carried its current name since 2022. It is fermented cold, lagered close to freezing and left unfiltered, with Hallertau Perle and Saphir as aroma hops and a malt blend that includes caramel malts. It pours light bronze with an opal haze under a creamy white head. Honey, fresh bread and a little yeast lead on the nose; the soft palate brings linden-blossom honey, gentle caramel, a nutty touch and a hint of citrus, and the bitterness stays at the very edge.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2022
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2023
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeycaramelbready
honey
caramel
bready
nutty
yeasty
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with honey and fresh bread, grounded by a gentle yeasty undertone.
also:citrusy,clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mönchshof Zwickl

◎ Appearance

Pours a light bronze with a distinctive opal haze characteristic of its unfiltered nature. A creamy white head forms and holds with gentle retention. The cloudiness from suspension speaks to its fresh, lively character and living yeast content.

light bronzeopal hazecreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with honey and fresh bread, grounded by a gentle yeasty undertone. Hallertau Perle and Saphir aroma hops contribute subtle floral notes without assertiveness. The overall profile is approachable and malt-forward, inviting rather than complex.

honey-forwardfresh breadyeastydelicate florals

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and smooth, with linden-blossom honey and gentle caramel notes establishing the mid-palate. A subtle nutty character emerges alongside a whisper of citrus from the noble hops. Bitterness remains restrained at the very edge, never dominating; the low IBU allows malt sweetness to persist throughout.

soft palatehoney and caramelnuttygentle citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with lingering sweetness fading gracefully into a dry, crisp aftertaste. No harsh edges or warming alcohol—the result of careful lagering and balanced brewing.

clean, briefslightly sweet aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
78
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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