hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Primus 0.4

Belgium·Alcohol-Free Lager
Tap to rate

A light hop aroma and a nicely balanced bitterness make this alcohol-free Primus a light, refreshing beer with character. Brewed in the same tradition and with the same flavourful hops as the classic pils, it joined the range in November 2025 alongside Primus 2.6, and it holds just 0.4% alcohol. The label is marked NA.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
Delicate noble-hop character leads the nose, with restrained floral and herbal notes typical of traditional pilsner hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primus 0.4

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and bright transparency. A modest white head forms on pour, settling quickly into a thin, persistent collar with delicate lacing. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, maintaining steady small bubbles.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationthin white head

◌ Aroma

Delicate noble-hop character leads the nose, with restrained floral and herbal notes typical of traditional pilsner hops. Light bread crust and grain notes emerge beneath, suggesting clean malt contribution without heaviness. The overall impression is refined and subtle, offering complexity without aggression.

noble hopsfloral and herbalgrain undertonesrefined

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with clean malt sweetness balanced immediately by moderate bitterness. Mid-palate shows hoppy character with a dry, slightly spicy quality from the noble-hop selection. The finish dries progressively, with lingering bitterness and a mineral edge that keeps the palate engaged.

balanced bitternesshoppycrisp and dryclean malt

◑ Finish

Medium-length dry finish with pleasant bitter persistence and a faint breadiness in the aftertaste. The mineral quality and hop bite fade gradually, leaving a clean, refreshing sensation.

dry finishmoderate bitternessmineral notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Primus 0.4

More from Brouwerij Haacht

Charles Quint Goudblond
Charles Quint Goudblond
Belgian Strong Golden Ale
8.5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Charles Quint Robijnrood
Charles Quint Robijnrood
Belgian Strong Dark
8.5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Mystic Kriek
Mystic Kriek
American Wheat Ale
3.5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Primus
Primus
German Pilsner
5.2%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Primus 2.6
Primus 2.6
Light Lager
2.6%·Mild
Find matches →
SUPER 8 Blanche
SUPER 8 Cherry
SUPER 8 Cherry
American Wheat Ale
3.5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
SUPER 8 Flandrien
SUPER 8 Flandrien
Belgian Blonde Ale
6.4%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →

About Alcohol-Free Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

Alcohol-Free Lager 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 Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same refreshing, light, bitter character as Primus 0.4 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →