Description
Gordon Biersch Zwickel Pils
Gordon Biersch Brewing Co. added Zwickel Pils to its series of limited-release Uberbier craft beers. Zwickel Pils is a bottom-fermented pilsner brewed using Hallertau and Tettnang hops and Pilsner malt. The tradition of Zwickel beers was the hidden secret of brewers who would tap directly from the tank to take home the freshest beer from the brewery in its most pristine, unfiltered condition, the company explains. Because Zwickel Pils is bottled without going through the extensive filtration processes common to other beers, it enters the bottle fresh and continues to age in the bottle, it says. Like all other Gordon Biersch beers, Zwickel Pils is brewed in adherence to the Reinheitsgebot German purity laws of 1516, which stipulates the use of only four ingredients: water, malt, hops and years.
Rate Beer Tasting Note
This special unfiltered pilsner was made by tapping directly into an aging tank of Pilsner via the Zwickel — German for “sample valve.” This unfiltered version is extraordinarily fresh and smooth creating a drinking experience previously only available at the brewery. RATINGS: 2 MEAN: 3.7/5.0 WEIGHTED AVG: 3.19/5 IBU: 30 EST. CALORIES: 150 ABV: 5%
Drinkhacker Tasting Note
This one’s a limited edition, bottom-fermented unfiltered pilsner “made by tapping directly into an aging tank of pilsner via the Zwickel — German for ‘sample valve.’” Previously only available at the GB brewery, it’s a fresh and fizzy brew that’s part of the Uberbier Series at Gordon Biersch. Pilsner fans will love this bottling, which seems extra-carbonated and celebratory in the way Champagne does. The character otherwise runs to simple grains, with gentle barley notes, easygoing bitterness, and just a touch of herbal character to give it a hint of spice. Note: It will continue to age and mellow out in the bottle. 5% abv.
