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Clausthaler Extra Herb

Clausthaler
Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Introduced in 1995 as the more assertive counterpart to the Original. A high proportion of hops gives Clausthaler Extra Herb the character of a Pilsner: crisp and intensely bitter-spicy on the palate, with a pronounced yet pleasant bitterness. It pours golden under a generous head of foam.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral 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
hoppyspicy hopherbal
hoppy
spicy hop
herbal
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—spicy, herbal, and slightly floral notes dominate.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clausthaler Extra Herb

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden-yellow with excellent clarity. The head is generous and well-formed, displaying fine retention and distinct lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is evident and creates a lively, refined visual character.

golden-yellowclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—spicy, herbal, and slightly floral notes dominate. A subtle malt backbone provides light breadiness without sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is crisp and forward-facing, typical of a classical Pilsner approach.

spicy hopsherballight malt notescrisp

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and refreshing, with a dry, assertive bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. Hop-derived spice and herbaceous notes assert themselves clearly against a minimal malt sweetness. The bitterness is pronounced yet balanced—neither sharp nor fatiguing—providing the beer's distinctive character.

bitter-spicydry palatenoble hop biteclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with lingering hoppy bitterness and a subtle herbal aftertaste. No significant sweetness remains.

dryhoppy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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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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