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Edelweiss Alkoholfrei

Austria·Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
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Naturally cloudy with a warm amber tone: delicate roasted aromas, a complex caramel note and lively fruitiness from ripe bananas with a hint of dried plum. Full-bodied yet alcohol-free, this wheat beer joined the range in October 2011 and has been awarded many times since: gold at the European Beer Star 2020, silver there in 2017 and 2021, and silver at the International Brewing Awards 2017.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2020
European Beer Star
Silver · 2017
European Beer Star
Silver · 2021
European Beer Star
Silver · 2017
International Brewing Awards
★Gold — European Beer Star
★Silver — European Beer Star
★Silver — European Beer Star
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatbananafruity
wheat
banana
fruity
caramel
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate roasted notes and a pronounced clove character typical of wheat yeast fermentation.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,chocolate,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Edelweiss Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

A naturally hazy wheat beer presenting a warm amber tone with fine suspension throughout the glass. The head forms densely and clings to the walls with good retention, displaying the characteristic lacing of a well-crafted Hefeweizen. Bright carbonation animates the body without aggression, befitting its alcohol-free profile.

naturally cloudywarm amberpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate roasted notes and a pronounced clove character typical of wheat yeast fermentation. Complex caramel sweetness sits beneath, while ripe banana esters dominate the mid-range, accompanied by a subtle dried plum undertone that adds depth and maturity to the overall impression.

roasted grainbanana esterclove spicecaramel

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a full body despite the absence of alcohol, with creamy mouthfeel and prominent wheat character grounding the flavor. Clove and banana notes continue seamlessly from the nose, while bready and malty layers provide structure and subtle sweetness. A light spice lingers in the mid-palate, balancing the caramel notes with gentle, understated bitterness.

wheat-forwardcreamy bodyspiced finishmalty backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the carbonation supporting a brisk departure. Residual caramel warmth fades gradually, leaving behind a dry, slightly spicy aftertaste that invites another sip.

crisp finishdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold at 7–10°C. The hazy wheat base and fresh yeast character shine when the beer is crisp and cold.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 4–6 months. Wheat beers are designed to be fresh — the yeast character diminishes with age.

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