Kellerbier/Zwickelbier
Kellerbier (literally translated from German as "cellar beer") is a traditional, historic family of unfiltered and unpasteurized German lagers.
Notes: Originating in the Middle Ages in the Franconia region of Bavaria, this style represents artisanal beer served fresh and young directly from the conditioning tanks or casks. Because it bypasses modern filtration, it retains its natural yeast and proteins, giving it a distinctive cloudy appearance (naturtrüb) and a richer, rounder mouthfeel than standard lagers.
- ABV
- Varies
- IBU
- Varies
- OG
- Varies with style
- FG
- Varies with style
Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:Varies
ABW:Varies
IBU:Varies
Perceived Bitterness:
Varies depending on underlying style
Color & Appearance
SRM:3-14
EBC:Varies with style
Clarity:
Typically slightly hazy to moderately cloudy, but may become clear through settling. A small amount of yeast haze is acceptable and traditional.
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:Varies with style
Original Gravity °P:Varies with style
Final Gravity:Varies with style
Final Gravity °P:Varies with style
Body:
Varies depending on underlying style
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Varies depending on the underlying style
Hop Profile:
Varies depending on underlying style. Low level attributes typical of late or dry hopping may be present in some versions.
Fermentation Character:
Low levels of sulfur and acetaldehyde or other volatiles normally scrubbed during fermentation, if present, can enhance the flavor of these beers. Low fruity esters may be present and may vary slightly from the underlying style due to age and the presence of yeast. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at low levels in keller versions of beer styles which can contain diacetyl when fully aged, such as Bohemian-Style Lager.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.