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Gustl Alkoholfrei

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The alcohol-free Gustl is sugar-free and meant to be süffig rather than sweet. A fine hop-blossom aroma opens it, and the palate shows a pleasant caramel note with hop bitterness. Amber-coloured alcohol-free Helles, under 0.5% ABV, 7.1% original gravity, from the family-run Alpenbrauerei in Bad Reichenhall.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
caramelnoble hopfloral
caramel
noble hop
floral
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate noble-hop blossom character, floral and clean without harshness.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gustl Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale amber hue with excellent clarity and fine white head that settles to a thin, persistent collar. The carbonation is lively and even, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the glass. Schaumhaftung is good, leaving light lacing on the walls.

pale amberclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate noble-hop blossom character, floral and clean without harshness. A subtle caramel sweetness emerges beneath, grounding the aroma in soft Malz tones. The overall profile is dry and inviting, with no alcohol burn or roughness.

noble hopfloralcaramel maltclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, refreshing sweetness that quickly transitions to a pleasant caramel note with light bready undertones. Hop bitterness develops mid-palate with character typical of quality Edelhopfen, balanced and not astringent. The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hop bite and a light, pleasant aftertaste.

caramelnoble hop bitternesscrisprefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with the hop bitterness and caramel fading gracefully. A clean, refreshing quality lingers without heaviness or cloying sweetness.

dryhoppy fadeclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
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.

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