Zwickl
Hofbräuhaus Traunstein in Traunstein, Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪
Lager - Keller / Zwickel / Landbier Regular|
Score
7.17
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Beer has only been filtered since the end of the 19th century. While this practice increased the beer's shelf life back then, it's no longer necessary given today's hygiene standards. In the 1950s, this variety was marketed as "Kräusenbier" (Kräusen Beer) – and over time became known and popular as Zwickl.
A naturally cloudy, velvety pale ale, just like in our great-grandfather's day.
Back then, the brewmaster would take a sample from the tank using the so-called Zwickl tap to taste the beer before filtration. Zwickl thus comes directly from the lager cellar and is therefore also known as "Kellerbier" (cellar beer).
A naturally cloudy pale ale, from the cool depths of the lager cellar. Harmonious, with dynamic, fresh malt and hop aromas. A beer for sensual connoisseurs.
A naturally cloudy, velvety pale ale, just like in our great-grandfather's day.
Back then, the brewmaster would take a sample from the tank using the so-called Zwickl tap to taste the beer before filtration. Zwickl thus comes directly from the lager cellar and is therefore also known as "Kellerbier" (cellar beer).
A naturally cloudy pale ale, from the cool depths of the lager cellar. Harmonious, with dynamic, fresh malt and hop aromas. A beer for sensual connoisseurs.
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8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 9
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Great Grog. Golden body with a light haze and a thin white head. Steady carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of bread, straw and honey. Flavour of grassy hops and lightly roasted malt. Medium body with a slick mouthfeel. Soft fizz. A rich, honeyed lager. This is great.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Great Grog Bottle Shop
on 01 Sep 2026
at 23:08
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Reviewed from notes.
Bottle to mug.
Appearance: mild cloudy yellow color with a finger's worth of white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: bready to floral to subtle hay character - very mellow sweetness
Flavor: basically the same as the aroma in a sweet way; finishes sweet and malty
Texture: light to medium bodied; sessionable; good smoothness with nothing distracting; great carb level
Overall: nice Kellerbier I would return to.
Bottle to mug.
Appearance: mild cloudy yellow color with a finger's worth of white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: bready to floral to subtle hay character - very mellow sweetness
Flavor: basically the same as the aroma in a sweet way; finishes sweet and malty
Texture: light to medium bodied; sessionable; good smoothness with nothing distracting; great carb level
Overall: nice Kellerbier I would return to.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Beverage Warehouse of Vermont
on 05 Jun 2026
at 01:34
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pours hazy gold into a stein. Bright white head with good retention recedes leaving trailing spiders. Caramel, bread and hay aromas. Crisp with sweet summer fruit, bread and hay front to back. Medium length hot golden syrup finish. Not sure why the scores are so low on this one...
Tried
on 22 Sep 2025
at 22:10
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pour is a cloudy yellow with a large white head. Aroma is wet dough biscuit malt with a little lemon hop. Flavor is more crackery malt with more of an herbal hop on the back end. A German malty crusher for sure.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Mar 2025
at 19:51