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Palmbräu Zwickel-Hell

Palmbräu
Germany·Kellerbier
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The Zwickel is the sampling tap on the tank, and this unfiltered Helles takes its name from it. Drinkers describe a herbal nose, a light citrusy-herbal body and a bready undertone. The finish is herbal and moderately bitter. It is fresh, full-bodied and easy-drinking, from Palmbräu in Eppingen.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalbreadycitrusy
herbal
bready
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with herbaceous notes characteristic of noble hops, layered with subtle citrus undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Palmbräu Zwickel-Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a bright, translucent body. The unfiltered nature presents a soft haze that catches light pleasantly. Fine carbonation supports a delicate white head with modest retention and clean lacing on the glass.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazyfine carbonationclean lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbaceous notes characteristic of noble hops, layered with subtle citrus undertones. A gentle bready warmth emerges from the malt base, creating an inviting, fresh profile that speaks to the beer's tank-fresh origins.

herbal, noble hopcitrus notesbready maltfresh, inviting

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and clean, with bright herbal and light citrus flavors taking the lead. The mid-palate remains full-bodied and rounded, with a supporting bready character and gentle malt sweetness. Moderate bitterness arrives mid-palate and carries through without aggression.

herbal, citrusfull-bodied, smoothbready undertonemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and herbal, with lingering bitter notes that fade cleanly. Aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, leaving no residual sweetness.

herbal, dryclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
76
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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