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Zillertal Clásica

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Uruguay's most distinctive lager — clean, soft and slightly malt-forward with Tyrolean brewing heritage. Zillertal Clásica is the beer that introduced Uruguayans to European lager character: more flavourful than industrial lager, deeply connected to the immigrant culture of Montevideo.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt notes and a subtle bready character that speaks to traditional Tyrolean brewing.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zillertal Clásica

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. A modest white head forms on the pour with steady retention and delicate lacing down the glass. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile characteristic of well-crafted European lagers.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt notes and a subtle bready character that speaks to traditional Tyrolean brewing. Low hop presence—refined and restrained—allows the malt-forward character to emerge without aggressive floral or herbal intrusion. A clean fermentation profile dominates, with no fruit esters or phenolic notes.

soft grainbready maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with malt sweetness providing the foundation without cloying sensation. The palate develops a light bready character and maintains crisp balance throughout; the modest 18 IBU gives a gentle, almost whispered bitterness in the mid-palate rather than assertive hop flavor. Finish is dry and smooth, leaving clean mineral notes on the tongue.

soft malt sweetnesslight breadinessgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry and refreshing without lingering astringency. A faint mineral afterglow accompanies the fade, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

drymineral afterglow
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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