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Clausthaler Original

Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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The beer the brand was built on, on the market since 1979. Clausthaler Original is full-bodied and spicy, with a bitter edge that keeps the malt in check. The hop aroma itself stays restrained and sits in the background rather than leading. It is made with the controlled fermentation the brand has worked with from the start.

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
spicymaltyclean
spicy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Restrained and subtle on the nose, with gentle noble hop character that remains in the background.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clausthaler Original

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that displays good retention and lacing. The carbonation is crisp and visible, generating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustain the foam structure throughout the glass.

pale straw yellowbright clarityfine white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Restrained and subtle on the nose, with gentle noble hop character that remains in the background. Soft malt notes emerge without assertiveness, creating an understated profile that prioritizes balance over aromatic intensity. The overall impression is clean and approachable rather than complex.

noble hop, restrainedsoft malt notesclean aroma

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and spicy on the palate for an alcohol-free lager, with a measured bitter edge that prevents the malt from becoming cloying. The bitterness is present but controlled, offering enough structure to complement the underlying sweetness without dominating the profile.

full-bodiedspicy characterbalanced bitternessmalt restraint

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately dry, with the bitterness lingering gently into the aftertaste. The finish is straightforward and refreshing, avoiding any harsh or overly thin residue.

clean finishgentle bitterness aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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