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Radeberger Pilsner Zwickel

Radeberger Exportbierbrauerei
Germany·Kellerbier
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Radeberger Pilsner Zwickel follows the recipe and brewing process of the pilsner but is packaged just before the final filtration, unfiltered and unpasteurised. Suspended yeast and protein leave a light haze and a softer, rounder body. The aroma leans to cracker and fresh bread with floral and herbal hops; on the palate bready malt and a hint of sweetness sit ahead of a restrained, spicy bitterness, and the finish is dry and crisp. For a long time it was poured only at the brewery taps in Radeberg and Dresden; it now also ships in cans.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadymaltyfloral
bready
malty
floral
herbal
spicy hop
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive bread crust and fresh cracker notes, underscored by subtle sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Radeberger Pilsner Zwickel

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a light but persistent haze from suspended yeast and protein, lending the beer a soft, cloudy appearance. The head is fine and delicate, with moderate retention and lacing. Carbonation is moderate, creating a gentle effervescence that emphasizes the beer's unfiltered, living character.

pale goldenlightly hazyfine headunfiltered

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive bread crust and fresh cracker notes, underscored by subtle sweetness. Floral and herbal hop character emerges clearly, with a gentle spiciness that reflects the beer's noble hop lineage. The yeast contributes a clean, delicate fruitiness that does not dominate but rather rounds out the overall aromatic profile.

bread crustcrackerfloral hopsherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate presents a soft, rounded malty entry with a hint of sweetness that sits comfortably ahead of the bitterness. Bready, grainy malt flavours develop through the mid-palate, balanced by a restrained, spicy hop bitterness that builds gradually. The finish is dry and crisp, with the unfiltered character contributing a fuller body and smoother mouthfeel than a conventional pilsner.

bready maltsoft bodyrestrained bitterspicy hops

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshingly crisp, with bitterness lingering gently without harshness. A light grainy dryness persists, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcrisp aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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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