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Sudden Death Lübecker Zwickel

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Fine malty notes with a light roasty edge meet a softly prickling carbonation in this Lübeck Kellerbier. It stays unfiltered, naturally cloudy and unpasteurised, so the beer keeps its full character from kettle to glass. Water, barley malt, hops and yeast are all it takes at 4.8% ABV. A fixture of the core range, brewed in Lübeck's Werftquartier.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Roasted bitterness
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
maltyroastedclean
malty
roasted
clean
bready
Aroma
Clean malt character dominates the nose, with a subtle roasty undertone lending gentle depth.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sudden Death Lübecker Zwickel

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with natural cloudiness throughout, characteristic of an unfiltered Kellerbier. The head is modest but persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass walls. Soft, prickling carbonation rises steadily through the hazy body.

pale goldennaturally cloudyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Clean malt character dominates the nose, with a subtle roasty undertone lending gentle depth. Delicate noble hop notes provide a whisper of herbal restraint without asserting themselves. The yeast remains purposefully in the background, allowing the honest malt foundation to breathe.

soft maltlight roastnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with straightforward malty sweetness and a soft bready note that recalls fresh grain. A light roasty edge emerges in the mid-palate, adding complexity without harshness. The finish brings a clean, crisp snap with restrained bitterness at 18 IBU, leaving no sharp edges.

malty sweetnessbreadygentle roast edgeclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades quickly and cleanly, with the roast note trailing away into crisp dryness. A refreshing, thirst-quenching sensation lingers without any residual roughness.

crisprefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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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