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Trappisten Zwickl Naturtrüb

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Amber in colour, unfiltered and unpasteurised: fruity aromas from the top-fermenting yeast, a fine bitter-dry note and the scent of fresh Mühlviertel hops, lively carbonation and a light, full-bodied palate at only 4.7 %. Conceived as a table beer with moderate strength for the monks' feast days; the name comes from the Zwickel tap used to sample unfiltered beer from the tank.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityhoppyyeasty
fruity
hoppy
yeasty
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced fruity esters from the top-fermenting yeast, offering stone fruit and subtle orchard tones.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trappisten Zwickl Naturtrüb

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with a natural cloudiness that speaks to its unfiltered, unpasteurised character. A modest, cream-coloured head forms readily and maintains a delicate lacing around the glass. The lively carbonation creates a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the pour.

deep ambernaturally hazyfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced fruity esters from the top-fermenting yeast, offering stone fruit and subtle orchard tones. Fresh Mühlviertel hops contribute a clean, herbaceous character with a light floral edge. Beneath lies a soft, biscuity maltiness that anchors the aromatic profile without dominating.

fruity estersfresh noble hopsstone fruitsoft bread notes

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with fruit-forward characteristics that develop quickly across the palate. A fine bitterish-dry quality emerges mid-palate, derived from the noble hops and moderate bittering units, creating tension without harshness. The body remains remarkably full despite the modest 4.7% ABV, with a clean, yeasty character and hints of caramel sweetness.

refreshingfruity palatefine bitternesslight yet full

◑ Finish

Crisp and dry, with a lingering hoppy bite that fades gracefully into a clean, mineral-like aftertaste. The finish invites another sip rather than leaving any cloying residue.

dry finishhoppy fadeclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
79
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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