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DAB Zero

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DAB Zero is the brewery's alcohol-free lager with a declared 0.0 % alcohol, brewed, as DAB puts it, with the same care and passion as its traditional beers. It is made from water, barley malt, hops and hop extract and carries 18 kcal per 100 ml. The brewery describes a malty, soft taste with light hop notes and a clean finish, aimed at drivers, working hours and anyone who prefers a beer without the buzz. It comes in the half-litre can of the export range.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose offers a straightforward malt-forward character with soft grain notes and a touch of breadiness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DAB Zero

◎ Appearance

DAB Zero presents a pale straw yellow color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and visible, delivering the visual expectation of a well-made lager.

pale strawcrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a straightforward malt-forward character with soft grain notes and a touch of breadiness. Light noble hop aromatics emerge beneath, adding subtle herbal and slightly floral undertones without aggression. The overall bouquet remains delicate and approachable, free of the harsh or chemical notes sometimes found in zero-alcohol brews.

malt-drivenlight grainsubtle hop spice

◐ Taste

On the palate, a gentle malty sweetness forms the foundation, supported by a clean, soft body that remains refreshingly light. Moderate hop bitterness (22 IBU) provides structure and balance rather than domination, creating an interplay between restrained grain character and herbal edge. The finish transitions cleanly without residual sweetness or flatness.

malty sweetnessbalanced bitternesssoft body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively brief, with a lingering dry sensation that leaves the palate clean and ready for the next sip. No cloying aftertaste or hop burn persists.

dry, cleancrisp departure
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of DAB Zero

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with DAB Zero

About Alcohol-Free Lager

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