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Stiegl-Paracelsus Bio-Zwickl

Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg
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🌍 Austria · Kellerbier · One of 98 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Austria's most celebrated organic beer — named after Paracelsus, the alchemist-physician who lived in Salzburg. Brewed exclusively with Austrian organic ingredients from controlled biological cultivation, including Laufener Landweizen ancient grain grown and malted at the Stiegl-Farm Wildshut. Amber-coloured, naturally unfiltered, velvety mild, and smooth. 24,445 Untappd ratings.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
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AWARDS

Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Zwickl
Silver — World Beer Awards 2025 (Zwickl)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Malt character
malty
caramel
wheat
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stiegl-Paracelsus Bio-Zwickl

Appearance

Deep amber hue with a warm, burnished glow characteristic of lightly kilned malts. The beer presents naturally hazy from suspension through the hefe, with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Modest carbonation creates a soft, creamy mouthfeel rather than bright effervescence.

deep ambernaturally hazyfine head retention

Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy maltz notes anchored by honey and a subtle caramel sweetness from the ancient Laufener Landweizen grain. Gentle yeast character adds a touch of bread crust and mild earthiness, while low noble hop presence contributes only a whisper of herbal restraint. Clean and inviting, with no sharp edges.

grainy maltzhoney, caramelbread crust

Taste

The palate enters with smooth, malty sweetness that unfolds into layered cereal and light caramel notes, supported by the distinctive wheat character of the heritage grain. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, serving as gentle balance rather than emphasis. Mid-palate shows creaminess and a honeyed roundness that carries through without astringency.

velvety smoothmalty-sweetnoble hop balance

Finish

Clean, moderate finish with lingering grain sweetness and a faint honey echo. The beer fades gracefully without harsh drying or aftertaste.

cleangrain sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stiegl-Paracelsus Bio-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 Stiegl-Paracelsus Bio-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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