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Zeller Hell

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A pale lager from Zell am Ziller, fermented slowly and held cold in the tank until it reaches drinking condition. The colour is light straw; the nose leans malty with a light hop note behind it. On the palate it stays lean and soft, with restrained carbonation. Brewed from regional ingredients and sold on draught as well as in returnable bottles.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malty notes, underpinned by a discrete noble hop character that adds refinement without assertiveness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zeller Hell

◎ Appearance

A pale straw yellow, brilliantly clear and bright. The head forms thinly and settles quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is gentle and restrained, appropriate to the traditional lagering method.

pale strawbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malty notes, underpinned by a discrete noble hop character that adds refinement without assertiveness. A clean, mineral-like quality emerges, with no fruity esters or sulfur compounds; the overall impression is delicate and composed.

soft maltnoble hopsclean, mineral

◐ Taste

Entry is lean and soft, with restrained sweetness from regional malts that suggest bread crust and biscuit without heaviness. The mid-palate remains crisp and balanced; subtle noble hop bitterness sits low, allowing the malt character to remain central. Finish is dry and clean.

lean, softmalt-forwardsubtle bitterness

◑ Finish

Short to medium, drying gradually on the tongue. The aftertaste is clean, leaving a faint malty echo and a sense of refreshment.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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