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BOLTENs Oh!

Bolten Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Alcohol-Free Brown Ale · One of 6 Alcohol-Free Brown Ales in hopIQ

BOLTENs Oh! is the brewery's alcohol-free beer, which Bolten itself calls the alcohol-free Alt and also markets as 'Oh, ohne!'. Dark specialty malts give it colour and body, and it still contains yeast, which lends it more character than you might expect from a beer below 0.5 per cent. It opens malty, then turns full and round, with a subtle acidity and a pronounced, refreshing sparkle.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber20
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
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Brown Ale.
Malt character
malty
roasted
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
sour
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BOLTENs Oh!

◎ Appearance

A deep brown hue with warm mahogany tones in direct light, conveying the presence of dark specialty malts despite the low alcohol content. The beer presents excellent clarity with a modest but persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and sustained, creating fine streams of bubbles that belie its alcohol-free nature.

deep mahoganyclear, well-carbonatedpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced malt character—toasted grain and subtle caramel notes that develop from the specialty malts used in the brew. A gentle yeast presence adds a gentle earthiness and slight fruity undertone, while a whisper of hop background provides restrained noble spice without dominating the profile.

toasted malt, caramelyeast-forward earthinesssubtle noble hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters malty and round, with the dark specialty malts delivering structured grain depth and a faint caramel sweetness. A refined acidity carries through the mid-palate, adding liveliness and preventing any cloying sensation. The 24 IBU contribution is gentle but present, offering a whisper of bitterness that balances the malt sweetness without aggression.

full, malty entrysubtle acidityrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the pronounced carbonation providing a crisp, drying sensation that lingers pleasantly. The aftertaste carries faint malt echoes and a gentle hoppy dryness, leaving the palate refreshed rather than heavy.

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

How to get the most out of BOLTENs Oh!

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with BOLTENs Oh!

About Alcohol-Free Brown Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Brown Ale?

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

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Brown Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same refreshing, malty, full-bodied character as BOLTENs Oh! will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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