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Freie Liebe

Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Grass, lemon, hay and grain: Sultana and Lotus hops bring grassy notes and fresh citrus, while Vienna and Pilsner malt add biscuit and ripe grain. This naturally hazy alcohol-free lager uses a special non-alcoholic yeast and reaches 0.34% ABV, 6.7 °P and 23 IBU. The first alcohol-free beer, AUBI, appeared in East Berlin in 1972.

ABV
0.34%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassycitrusybready
grassy
citrusy
bready
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh grassy notes from Sultana and Lotus hops, immediately followed by bright lemon citrus and subtle hay undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freie Liebe

◎ Appearance

Freie Liebe presents a pale straw color with pronounced natural haze, characteristic of its special non-alcoholic yeast strain. The beer carries a delicate white head that settles into a fine lacing across the glass. Carbonation is evident and lively, creating a visually fresh and inviting presentation.

pale strawnaturally hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh grassy notes from Sultana and Lotus hops, immediately followed by bright lemon citrus and subtle hay undertones. Vienna and Pilsner malt provide a biscuit backbone with hints of ripe grain, creating a balanced aromatic profile that is neither heavy nor thin.

grassylemon citrusbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a light bready character from the malt base. Mid-palate develops gentle citrus and hay notes that integrate seamlessly with the grain sweetness, while 23 IBU of bittering delivers structure without harshness. The beer remains refreshingly dry throughout, never cloying despite its lower alcohol content.

crisp grainbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, leaving a lingering grassy and lightly citrus impression on the palate. Aftertaste remains pleasant and thirst-quenching, encouraging another sip.

shortrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
73
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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