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Żywiec Beer
Grupa Żywiec
Żywiec, brewed in the eponymous town since 1856, is one of Poland’s oldest breweries. Its label featuring dancers in traditional Polish costume is cult.
📍 Żywiec, Poland
In a nutshell
European Pale Lager · 5.6% ABV · 🇵🇱 Poland. Perfect with Bigos.
📊 Specs
5.6%
ABV
23
IBU
9
EBC
4–6°C
Serve at
500ml
Format
🍺
Pilsner glass
👃 Tasting notes
Appearance
Intense gold, fine white head
Aroma
Biscuit malt, noble hops, slightly floral
Taste
Malty and hoppy, balanced, noble bitterness
Finish
Dry, clean, refined
🍽️ Food pairing
- Bigos
- Gołąbki (stuffed cabbage)
- Polish sausages
- Cheese
🏭 The brewery
Grupa Żywiec
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Żywiec Beer?
Żywiec Beer has an ABV of 5.6%. That figure is its alcohol percentage, or ABV. It is a medium-strength beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.
Where does Żywiec Beer come from?
Żywiec Beer is brewed by Grupa Żywiec in Żywiec, Poland.
What food pairs well with Żywiec Beer?
Żywiec Beer pairs beautifully with: Bigos, Gołąbki (stuffed cabbage), Polish sausages.
How should Żywiec Beer be served?
Serve Żywiec Beer at 4–6°C in a Pilsner glass. It is a European Pale Lager style beer.
🧭 Tasting and serving
Żywiec Beer is an European Pale Lager measured at 5.6% ABV, 23 IBU, 9 EBC. Grupa Żywiec brews it in Żywiec, Poland. Side by side, it shows intense gold, fine white head; the aroma leads with biscuit malt, noble hops, slightly floral; it tastes malty and hoppy, balanced, noble bitterness; it closes dry, clean, refined. At 5.6% it is standard in strength, and its 9 EBC puts it in the deep gold range. Table-wise, it works with Bigos, Gołąbki (stuffed cabbage), Polish sausages and Cheese. It is best served at 4–6°C in a Pilsner glass and commonly sold in 500ml.