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Pinzga' Zwickl

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Pale in colour and slightly hop-forward on the nose thanks to Citra, spicy on the palate. The carbonation is gently bound and not too lively, which the brewery says makes for a pleasant feel on the palate. It is pitched as the beer for every day, ferments fully in the bottle and is brewed with water from the Wölfel spring in Fusch.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicycitrusyhoppy
spicy
citrusy
hoppy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
Citra hops lead on the nose with bright citrus and subtle floral notes that sit just forward of the malted grain base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pinzga' Zwickl

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in the glass with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings delicately to the rim. The gentle carbonation creates a soft mousse rather than vigorous bubbles, lending the beer a calm, refined visual presentation. Lacing adheres evenly as the glass empties.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine white headgently carbonated

◌ Aroma

Citra hops lead on the nose with bright citrus and subtle floral notes that sit just forward of the malted grain base. A gentle spice character emerges beneath, suggesting noble hop complexity rather than aggressive bittering herb. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh phenolic or solvent notes.

citrus, Citranoble spicefresh hopclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and gently spiced, with Citra's citrus character unfolding across the middle without overwhelming sweetness. A restrained bitterness develops steadily, contributing structure without dominating; the malt foundation provides subtle breadiness and a clean, slightly mineral finish. The moderate carbonation enhances the sensation of drinkability rather than creating prickling harshness.

citrus spicebalanced bitternessbread maltsmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering hop spice and a refreshing mineral note from the Wölfel spring water. Aftertaste remains clean and brief, encouraging another sip without astringency.

dry, crisphoppy spicerefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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