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Gaffel Kölsch 0,0%

Privatbrauerei Gaffel
Germany·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Gaffel Kölsch 0,0% begins as the regular Kölsch and is then dealcoholised under vacuum at around 38 °C, a gentle process that removes the alcohol completely instead of stopping fermentation early. It pours golden and clear. Malt leads on the palate with a grainy, lightly biscuity sweetness, followed by a lively, fresh carbonation and malty aromas that linger; a gentle herbal hop note keeps the finish dry and finely bitter, close to the character of the original.

ABV
0.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyherbalbready
malty
herbal
bready
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—biscuity and slightly bread-like, typical of the Kölsch profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gaffel Kölsch 0,0%

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that settles to a persistent collar. The carbonation is visibly lively, with a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body. Schaumhaftung is clean and well-defined along the glass.

bright goldencrystal clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—biscuity and slightly bread-like, typical of the Kölsch profile. A delicate herbal hop note emerges in the background, clean and restrained, without any sharp or vegetal edges. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no alcohol warmth or solvent notes.

grainy maltbiscuit sweetnessherbal hopsfresh and clean

◐ Taste

Malt dominates the palate with a soft, lightly sweet entry that carries notes of bread crust and gentle cereal grain. Mid-palate remains crisp and well-structured despite the absence of alcohol; a subtle herbal hop bitterness builds gradually, providing balance and preventing any cloying sensation. The finish is finely dry with a persistent, pleasantly bitter edge.

malty sweetnessbready grainherbal bitternesscrisp and dry

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, with the gentle hop bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate. No astringency or flat character typical of poorly dealcoholised beers; instead, a refreshing, well-integrated conclusion.

dry finishhoppy aftertasterefreshing
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

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What is a Alcohol-Free Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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