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Helles Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Glaabsbräu's alcohol-free Helles carries a fine caramel and hop note. It is bottom-fermented and hopped with Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Saphir, with 19 IBU, 9 EBC and under 0.5% ABV. It joined the brewery's Helles, which launched with the 2017 relaunch, as the alcohol-free sibling from Seligenstadt.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopcaramelhoppy
noble hop
caramel
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
Noble hop character leads the nose, displaying the characteristic floral and herbal notes of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh complemented by subtle spice from Saphir.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Helles Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that builds readily and clings to the glass with clean lines. The carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence typical of a well-crafted bottom-fermented lager.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character leads the nose, displaying the characteristic floral and herbal notes of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh complemented by subtle spice from Saphir. Beneath the hop prominence lies a delicate caramel sweetness from the base Malz, creating a balanced and inviting aromatic profile without any alcohol vapors.

noble hopsfloral and herbalcaramel sweetnessclean and dry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, crisp entry that flows into a light-bodied mid-palate where caramel notes weave through the noble hop bitterness. The 19 IBU provides a restrained, refined bitterness that does not overwhelm, allowing the bready Malz character and hop complexity to remain in clear focus throughout.

light bodynoble hop bitternesscaramel presenceclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the hop bitterness fading gradually into a lingering, crisp aftertaste. No alcohol warmth or fatigue emerges, making this an exceptionally clean conclusion.

dry finishrefreshinglingering hop
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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