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Frühschicht 0,0

Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Lean, fruity and hop-aromatic, with dry hopping: this alcohol-free Bergmann beer has 0.0 % ABV. Together with the dark Nachtschicht 0,0 it is one of two alcohol-free beers from the Phoenix-West brewery that are also available for home in 0.33-litre bottles.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
hoppyfruityclean
hoppy
fruity
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by noble hop character—floral and herbal notes with a subtle fruit undertone that suggests stone fruit or citrus zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Frühschicht 0,0

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with distinct lacing. The overall presentation is crisp and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed alcohol-free lager.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationgood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by noble hop character—floral and herbal notes with a subtle fruit undertone that suggests stone fruit or citrus zest. Beneath the hop-forward profile lies a clean, delicate malt base with faint bready notes. Dry hopping has imparted a pronounced freshness without any harsh or vegetal edges.

Edelhopfen-aromatischFrucht und Blütetrocken gehopftsauberer Malzgrund

◐ Taste

Entry is lean and crisp, allowing the hop bitterness (22 IBU) to register immediately without overwhelming the palate. Mid-palate develops subtle fruity notes alongside a light, grainy malt sweetness before a dry, clean finish dominates. The absence of alcohol leaves the beer feeling refreshingly light, with hoppy bitterness providing structure and definition throughout.

knackig hopfigfruchtiger Kerntrockener Ausstiegelegant bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with noble hop bitterness extending well into the aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or flat character—instead, a sustained, refreshing bitterness that invites another sip.

lang anhaltenderfrischend trockenhopfiger Nachklang
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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