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Kellerbier, Zwickel, Ungespundetes โ€” What's the Difference?

Three terms that appear on Franconian beer lists. All three mean unfiltered, naturally cloudy beer. But they're not the same thing โ€” and it matters what you order.

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If you've spent any time reading Franconian beer menus, you've probably encountered all three: Kellerbier, Zwickelbier, and Ungespundetes. They're often used interchangeably. They shouldn't be.

The full English guide for this article is being written now. In the meantime, a complete German version is available โ€” and this page contains all essential information below.

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