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Wieninger Zwickl

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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 147 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

An unfiltered pale lager named after the small tap the brewmaster uses to draw samples in the lagering cellar. It is brewed from pale barley malt with Hallertauer Perle hops at an original gravity of 12.5 °P, somewhat stronger than the house Helles, and keeps all its natural haze from yeast, hops and malt. Golden yellow and cloudy in the glass, it smells of grain and fresh bread with a yeasty note. Tasters describe a soft, sweetish body and a very mild first sip with a lightly spicy hop touch. Balanced, with low bitterness.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Malt character
bready
malty
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
Hop character
spicy hop
Fermentation & yeast
yeastyclean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wieninger Zwickl

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow and distinctly cloudy, retaining the natural haze from suspended yeast, hop matter, and malt particles characteristic of an unfiltered Kellerbier. The beer presents a modest white head with soft retention, dissolving gradually into a thin collar around the glass. Fine carbonation sits gently beneath the surface, contributing to a supple, inviting appearance.

golden yellownaturally hazysoft head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean grain and fresh bread notes, anchored by the pale Malz base and lifted by a gentle yeasty character. Hallertauer Perle hops contribute a restrained, slightly spicy herbal undertone rather than pronounced citrus or floral complexity. Overall, the aroma is approachable and unpretentious, speaking to straightforward malt and fermentation rather than hop prominence.

bread, grainyeastymild spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and slightly sweet, with a rounded malt foundation that avoids heaviness despite the 12.5 °P original gravity. A delicate spicy hop touch emerges in the mid-palate, balancing the sweet entry without aggressive bitterness. The finish remains mild and clean, with low IBU integration that preserves the beer's approachable character throughout.

soft malt sweetnesslightly spicylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and uncomplicated, fading smoothly without lingering hop bite or astringency. A subtle bread-malt dryness persists gently on the palate, encouraging another sip.

clean, drybrief aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wieninger Zwickl

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Wieninger Zwickl

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kellerbier?

Kellerbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Kellerbier

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