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Bergischer Sportsfreund Hell

Erzquell Brauerei Bielstein
Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Alcohol-free, naturally cloudy beer under a fine white head, wonderfully full-bodied and pleasantly feinherb. Fine aroma hops, pure-culture yeast and crystal-clear water from the brewery's own spring shape its taste. An isotonic specialty with 7.5 % original gravity and 27 kcal per 100 ml, the pale variant of the alcohol-free Sportsfreund.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopcleanbready
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
Noble hop character leads the nose with a clean, herbaceous quality.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bergischer Sportsfreund Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow colour with excellent clarity despite the natural cloudiness from yeast suspension. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with visible lacing. Carbonation is moderate and steady, appropriate for the style's isotonic character.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character leads the nose with a clean, herbaceous quality. Subtle malt undertones provide a soft, bready foundation without heaviness. The aroma remains crisp and refreshing, with no solvent or off-notes—a hallmark of careful fermentation with pure-culture yeast.

noble hopsherbaceouscleansubtle bread notes

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry belies the alcohol-free nature; the palate feels substantial and well-balanced. Noble hop bitterness (22 IBU) integrates smoothly with gentle malt sweetness, creating a pleasantly feinherb profile. The finish remains crisp and dry without astringency, making it genuinely drinkable.

full-bodiedsmooth hop bitternessfeinherb balancecrisp finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The bitterness fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, mineral quality from the brewery's spring water.

drymineral cleanrefreshing
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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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