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Benediktiner Hell Alkoholfrei

Benediktiner Weissbräu
Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Mild, fresh and pleasantly malty: a light alcohol-free Hell for mindful enjoyment, in the spirit of a measured good life. Bottom-fermented with under 0.5% alcohol and 6.9% original gravity, isotonic and brewed with water, barley malt and hops in Lich, Hesse, to the original Benedictine recipe by the Licher Privatbrauerei Jhring-Melchior.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt notes characteristic of a light lager, supported by a clean, slightly grassy hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Benediktiner Hell Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine brilliance. The head forms quickly and holds with modest but visible lacing, indicative of a well-crafted bottom-fermented lager. Carbonation presents as fine and even, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale goldbright, clearfine carbonationmodest head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt notes characteristic of a light lager, supported by a clean, slightly grassy hop character. Subtle bready undertones emerge on closer inspection, while the overall profile remains fresh and inviting without aggressive adjunct or fermentation byproducts.

grainy maltclean hopsfresh, lightbread notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malty, with gentle sweetness derived from barley malt rather than residual sugar. Mid-palate remains smooth and approachable, with bitterness restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the malt foundation to remain the focal point. Finish is dry and crisp, with no cloying sensation despite the alcohol-free category.

malty, smoothlow bitternessclean entrydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades cleanly and quickly, leaving only a subtle malty impression and gentle hop dryness. Mineral undertones from the brewing water provide light structure to the otherwise ephemeral conclusion.

clean decaydry, mineral
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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