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Zwettler Zwickl

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Zwettler's naturally unfiltered Zwickl — the Waldviertel craft expression with gentle haze, fuller malt body, and soft yeast character. Popular at outdoor festivals and Heurigen throughout the Waldviertel and Vienna regions.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltywheatbready
malty
wheat
bready
yeasty
clean
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with soft malt sweetness and wheat grain notes, touched by a subtle yeasty earthiness from the living culture.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zwettler Zwickl

◎ Appearance

Golden amber with a soft, natural haze throughout — characteristic of an unfiltered Kellerbier. The head forms with moderate density and settles to a fine collar with steady lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and approachable, neither aggressive nor flat.

golden ambernaturally hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft malt sweetness and wheat grain notes, touched by a subtle yeasty earthiness from the living culture. Gentle honey undertones emerge alongside a whisper of bread crust, while low noble hop character provides quiet herbal balance without dominating the profile.

malty wheatbread and honeysoft yeastherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a fuller, creamy malt body with prominent bready and wheat character that feels smooth and unhurried. Subtle honey sweetness rounds the mid-palate, while restrained bittering from noble hops (25 IBU) integrates cleanly without sharp edges. The overall impression is soft and integrated, avoiding any harsh or astringent notes.

creamy malt bodybready wheatgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish trails with lingering malt sweetness and a faint yeasty warmth, fading to a clean, dry resolution. The aftertaste remains soft and approachable, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry malt finishclean decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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Food Pairing

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About Kellerbier

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What is a Kellerbier?

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Finding a similar Kellerbier

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