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Eibauer Zwick'l hell

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A fruity, yeasty and sweet unfiltered Kellerbier from the Landbrauerei in Eibau in Upper Lusatia. It is bottom-fermented and made from brewing water, barley malt, hops and yeast, at 5.2% ABV, and the brewery files it under Kellerbier. The brewery presents it as a special pleasure for lovers of unfiltered beer specialities.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityyeastymalty
fruity
yeasty
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe fruit esters—apple and subtle stone fruit—layered beneath fresh, grainy malt notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eibauer Zwick'l hell

◎ Appearance

Golden-pale straw colour with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and proteins characteristic of an unfiltered Kellerbier. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, maintaining moderate foam retention typical of the style.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent lacebright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe fruit esters—apple and subtle stone fruit—layered beneath fresh, grainy malt notes. Yeast character is prominent, contributing a bready, slightly phenolic quality without sharp edges. Noble hops provide a restrained herbal backbone, allowing the fermentation bouquet to dominate.

ripe apple estersyeasty, breadygrainy maltsoft herbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and full-bodied, with sweet malt and fruity ester notes forming the core. Mid-palate shows a clean, slightly spicy yeast bite that prevents cloying; the 25 IBU contribute gentle, rounded bitterness rather than sharp definition. The overall impression is smooth and quaffable, with excellent drinkability.

sweet malt characterfruity, clean yeastsoft bitternesssmooth, full body

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, trailing off with residual sweetness and a subtle yeasty warmth. The aftertaste remains clean and malt-forward, without astringency or harsh edges.

malty sweetnessyeasty fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
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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About Kellerbier

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What is a Kellerbier?

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