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Original 16 Zero

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The alcohol-free entry in the range, built to hold on to a malt backbone rather than to taste of nothing at all. The aroma runs citrus-forward, lemon with a touch of orange, laid over light biscuit malt, and the palate stays lightly malty with a trace of grain sweetness. Carbonation is firm, bitterness minimal, the close clean and short. The body is thin, as the style demands, but the grain character holds.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
citrusymaltyclean
citrusy
malty
clean
bready
orange
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes, predominantly lemon with a supporting thread of orange zest, layered over a foundation of light biscuit malt.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Original 16 Zero

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue characteristic of the style, presenting bright clarity with minimal sediment. The head forms with firm carbonation, showing decent persistence and fine lacing that clings to the glass. The body reads light and transparent, allowing full visibility of the beer's structure.

pale goldenclearfirm carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes, predominantly lemon with a supporting thread of orange zest, layered over a foundation of light biscuit malt. The Edelhopfen character remains restrained, allowing the grain backbone to express itself without aggressive hop florals. There is no oxidation or off-note present; the aromatic profile stays clean and inviting.

citrus-forwardlemon and orangebiscuit maltclean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with lightly malty grain sweetness providing structure without cloying. The mid-palate maintains this delicate balance, showcasing subtle bread-like character alongside the citrus thread from the aroma. Bitterness remains minimal, measured, and never intrusive; instead, the finish lands clean and dry without astringency.

lightly maltygrain sweetnessminimal bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The close arrives clean and brief, with no lingering astringency or harsh edges. The grain character fades gracefully, leaving only a soft, dry impression on the palate.

cleanshort finishdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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