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Hefeweizen Alkoholfrei

Glaabsbräu
Germany·Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
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Fruity, lively and light: that is how Glaabsbräu describes its alcohol-free Hefeweizen. Cascade and Hüll Melon supply the hops, bitterness sits at 19 IBU, colour at 15 EBC, and alcohol stays under 0.5% ABV. It is brewed in Seligenstadt, Hesse, where Glaabsbräu has been brewing since 1744. Around 6,000 visitors a year join a brewery tour there.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatfruitybready
wheat
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with classic wheat grain and a light breadiness, underpinned by gentle fruity esters typical of the style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hefeweizen Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, hazy suspension characteristic of the Hefeweizen style. A white, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence. Fine carbonation provides a gentle sparkle without aggressive bubbling.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with classic wheat grain and a light breadiness, underpinned by gentle fruity esters typical of the style. Cascade and Hüll Melon hops contribute subtle herbal notes and a whisper of melon character, keeping the aromatics fresh and inviting rather than assertive.

wheat and grainfruity esterssubtle melonlight herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and refreshing, with wheat malt providing a slightly sweet, grainy foundation. The mid-palate stays light and crisp, supported by restrained bitterness at 19 IBU that balances without dominating. A clean, dry finish follows, with the fruity character lingering gently on the palate.

wheat malt sweetnesscrisp and cleanrestrained bitternessfruity development

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, leaving a refreshing, slightly dry impression. Subtle fruit notes fade gracefully, leaving behind a clean, cleansing sensation.

dry finishlingering fruit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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