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Fürstenberg Pilsener 0,0 % Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Fürstenberg was early to alcohol-free beer, launching Fürstenberg Frei in 1988. Since 2019 a dealcoholisation plant gently removes the alcohol from a fully fermented pilsner, and the recipe was reworked again with the 2025 redesign. It is brewed to 3.8 °P from barley malt and hops and has 19 kcal per 100 ml. The brewery promises the hearty character of a pils: a fine malt note lends a full, rounded body, the hops bring 26 IBU of bite, and the finish is crisp and refreshing.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose expresses a clean, malt-forward character with a soft grain sweetness and a subtle toasted note from careful mashing.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fürstenberg Pilsener 0,0 % Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue typical of the Pilsner style, with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, delicate head forms on the pour and maintains modest lacing on the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, lending the beer a lively, inviting presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose expresses a clean, malt-forward character with a soft grain sweetness and a subtle toasted note from careful mashing. Noble hop aromas emerge with restraint—herbaceous and slightly floral—without dominating the profile. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, with no harsh alcohol or off-notes characteristic of dealcoholised beers.

fine malt sweetnessnoble hop herbsclean, restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and rounded, supported by the promised full body for an alcohol-free beer. Mid-palate reveals a gentle malt backbone with a bread-like warmth, while 26 IBU of bitterness arrives gradually and builds with presence. The hop bite is neither aggressive nor timid, providing genuine bite and structure without astringency.

rounded bodymalt-driven palatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the bitterness fading cleanly into a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. No sweetness lingers, and the departure is clean, leaving a pleasant dryness on the palate.

dry, crisp finishclean departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fürstenberg Pilsener 0,0 % Alkoholfrei

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

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Fürstenberg Pilsener 0,0 % Alkoholfrei

About Alcohol-Free Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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