The Zwettl brewery secured a bronze medal for its Zwettler FREI non-alcoholic lager at the European Beer Star 2026. Brewmaster Heinz Wasner accepted the award at the BrauBeviale in Nuremberg after an international jury conducted anonymous sensory evaluations.
Zwettler FREI launched in 2025 and is now the brewery's fastest-growing product. It competed against over 200 non-alcoholic entries from 48 countries. The beer is brewed using local hops and barley, with water sourced directly from the brewery's own springs.
This victory adds to Zwettl's history of awards, including past gold medals for Export Lager and Saphir Pils. Led by Karl Schwarz, the brewery now offers this award-winning non-alcoholic option in 0.33-liter reusable bottles and on tap for gastronomy use.