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Deichbrise Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free IPA
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Deichbrise is an alcohol-free beer and a fruity one, hopped with Mosaic, Citra and Hallertau Mittelfrüh. Barley and oat malt form the base, and bitterness sits at 15 IBU. At 0.4% it stays under the 0.5% line. It comes from Hamburg-based Buddelship, which brewed over 70 beers in more than 30 styles in its early years, and lists just water, malt, hops and yeast.

ABV
0.4%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyhoppy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
Fruity notes lead the nose, with prominent citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—lifted by Mosaic and Citra hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deichbrise Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a thin, delicate head that dissipates quickly. Fine carbonation creates a steady stream of small bubbles. Minimal lacing clings to the glass, reflecting the beer's low alcohol content and modest body.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Fruity notes lead the nose, with prominent citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—lifted by Mosaic and Citra hops. Hallertau Mittelfrüh adds a subtle herbal undertone. The barley and oat malt base provides a faint, clean grain foundation without harshness or vegetal notes.

citrus-forwardfruity hop characterherbal herbsclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and crisp, with citrus and stone fruit flavors developing quickly across the palate. The 15 IBU bitterness sits gently in the mid-palate without overwhelming; instead it balances the subtle fruit sweetness. Oat malt adds a soft, smooth texture that prevents any sharp edges.

citrus, stone fruitgentle bitternesssmooth bodybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading cleanly. No lingering harshness or alcohol warmth—instead a light, thirst-quenching aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, cleancitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
75
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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