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Bosch Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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An alcohol-free pilsner in clear gold, with malt notes and a gentle hop bitterness. Bottom-fermented and hopped with Hallertauer Perle, it runs at 7.8 % original gravity and 26 IBU. It comes from Bad Laasphe, where the Bosch family has brewed since 1705 and brews by decoction mashing.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopmaltyhoppy
noble hop
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with noble hop spice and floral notes from the Hallertauer Perle, backed by soft, grainy Malz character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bosch Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Brilliant clear gold with fine carbonation and a delicate white head that settles to a thin collar. The lacing clings gently to the glass, revealing the beer's refined build and careful conditioning. Visually classic for the style, with the translucent warmth characteristic of a well-executed pilsner.

brilliant goldfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with noble hop spice and floral notes from the Hallertauer Perle, backed by soft, grainy Malz character. A gentle herbal quality adds refinement without aggression, while clean fermentation allows the malt foundation to breathe. The profile is restrained and balanced, free of yeast esters or adjunct influence.

Hallertauer spicegrainy maltnoble hop florals

◐ Taste

Crisp malt entry with mild sweetness from the 7.8° original gravity, followed by a clean mid-palate where hop bitterness emerges gradually. The 26 IBU sits at a gentle threshold, never aggressive, while the Malz backbone remains present and supporting throughout. The finish is notably dry, with noble hop resin replacing any residual sweetness.

malty entrybalanced bitternessclean dry finish

◑ Finish

Medium length with a lingering hop bitterness that settles cleanly on the palate. The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, leaving no cloying residue—ideal for its alcohol-free format.

dry aftertastelingering hop
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Pilsner glass

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.

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About Alcohol-Free Pilsner

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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.

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