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ABK Hell Alkoholfrei

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🌍 Germany · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 67 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

A pale lager mashed out to 11.6 degrees Plato and then dealcoholised, which leaves much of the malt character intact. The aroma is grainy and bready with a light floral hop note; the palate carries honeyed malt sweetness with a hint of wort and lemon peel. The bitterness of 20 IBU matches the full-strength Helles, so the finish stays dry and a little grassy, though the body is noticeably thinner.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very light and crisp.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Lager.
Hop character
grassy
citrusy
floral
Malt character
bready
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for ABK Hell Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly but remains modest in volume, with delicate Schaumhaftung that gradually subsides. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, lending the beer a crisp, effervescent quality.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy malt tones and a pronounced bready character that dominates the profile. A gentle floral Edelhopfen note emerges beneath, with subtle citrus—lemon peel—rounding out the composition. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, without aggressive alcohol or yeast-driven aromatics.

grainy, breadyfloral hop noteslemon peellight, clean

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a honeyed malt sweetness balanced by a faint wort character that prevents cloying. The mid-palate is lean but flavorful, with the malt providing body and subtle citrus notes adding dimension. The 20 IBU bitterness lands with precision, matching the full-strength Helles and keeping the palate dry without astringency.

honey sweetnessdry, grassy finishlean bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and slightly grassy, lingering briefly on the palate with a mineral quality. Despite the reduced alcohol, the bitterness persists cleanly, leaving no residual sweetness or warming sensation.

dry, grassyclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of ABK Hell Alkoholfrei

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with ABK Hell Alkoholfrei

About Alcohol-Free Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

Alcohol-Free Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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