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Tannenzäpfle Alkoholfrei

Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus
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🌍 Germany · Alcohol-Free Pilsner · One of 24 Alcohol-Free Pilsners in hopIQ

The alcohol-free version of Tannenzäpfle is brewed as the full pilsner and then dealcoholised with steam under vacuum, with the volatile aromas recovered and returned to the beer. It pours a radiant golden yellow with a fine, lasting head. The nose shows freshly harvested straw and a spicy, fruity note. A lightly sparkling malt accent leads, is quickly overtaken by a firm hop spice, and a fruity hop note from Tettnang hops lingers into the dry, bitter finish.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate 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 Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
noble hop
spicy hop
grassy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tannenzäpfle Alkoholfrei

Appearance

Pours a radiant golden yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presence.

radiant goldenfine lacingcrisp carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with freshly harvested straw and dried grass, followed by spicy, fruity notes characteristic of Tettnang hops. A light malt backbone supports the aromatic profile without dominating, allowing the noble hop character to remain the focal point.

fresh strawTettnang hopsspicy-fruitysubtle malt

Taste

The palate enters with a lightly sparkling malt accent that is quickly overtaken by a firm, spicy hop presence. The Tettnang hops deliver fruity, peppery notes across the mid-palate, leading into a clean, dry bitter finish with lingering hop spice and no sweetness.

dryfirm hop spicecrisp finish

Finish

The finish is dry and bitter, with persistent fruity hop notes from the Tettnang variety extending into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No cloying residue or alcohol warmth detracts from the overall clarity.

dry and bitterrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tannenzäpfle Alkoholfrei

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

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Tannenzäpfle Alkoholfrei

About Alcohol-Free Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, hoppy, crisp character as Tannenzäpfle Alkoholfrei will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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