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De Leckere Pilsener 0,5%

Brouwerij De Leckere
Netherlands·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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A low-alcohol organic pilsner with 0.5% ABV that keeps a tasty balance of full malt and fresh hop. The brewery translated the recipe of its regular Pilsener into a low-alcohol version as faithfully as possible, using organic barley malt and hops. Made for lunchtime, or for when you want a beer and still need to stay sharp.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, organic malt notes—gentle biscuit and lightly grainy character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De Leckere Pilsener 0,5%

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, with delicate Schaumhaftung clinging to the glass as you drink. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-crafted pilsner.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, organic malt notes—gentle biscuit and lightly grainy character. Noble hops emerge with a crisp herbal quality and subtle floral undertones, contributing freshness without aggressive intensity. Overall, the bouquet is balanced and approachable, reflecting the brewery's faithful organic recipe.

soft maltherbal hopfloral notesclean and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is light yet full-bodied for its class, with a solid malt backbone providing subtle sweetness and biscuit character. Mid-palate develops a measured bitterness from noble hops—around 22 IBU—that integrates smoothly without dominating. The finish dries progressively, leaving a crisp, clean aftertaste with lingering hop definition.

malt-forwardnoble-hop bitternesssmooth-drinkingdry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length dry finish with a gentle, persistent hop bitterness and no cloying sweetness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, encouraging another sip.

dryhop-bitterclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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About Alcohol-Free Pilsner

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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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