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Grieskirchner Alkoholfrei

Austria·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Character and full flavour without the alcohol: that is the idea behind this alcohol-free Grieskirchner. It is brewed in organic quality together with Brauerei Frastanz in Vorarlberg, part of the range the label has moved to organic since 2025 and carrying forward a brewing name that reaches back to 1708 in Grieskirchen.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose reveals a straightforward malt-forward character: soft grain sweetness with a light biscuit note typical of Pilsner-style malting.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grieskirchner Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-gold hue, characteristic of a clean lager malt bill. The beer presents good clarity with a fine, persistent white head that holds its structure across the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, delivering steady streams of fine bubbles that support crisp visual appeal.

pale goldclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a straightforward malt-forward character: soft grain sweetness with a light biscuit note typical of Pilsner-style malting. Noble hops contribute a subtle herbal and slightly floral undertone, grounding the aroma without dominance. The absence of alcohol is complete; no solvent or hot notes interfere with the clean, inviting profile.

soft malt sweetnessherbal hopbiscuit grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with a light body that allows the grain character to develop without heaviness. Mid-palate shows modest residual sweetness balanced by a gentle, restrained bitterness from the Edelhopfen selection (20 IBU). The finish remains clean and dry, with no cloying aftertaste despite the alcohol-free format.

light bodymalt-drivengentle bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a dry quality that refreshes rather than lingers. The aftertaste is neutral grain with faint herbal whisper, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshingshort fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
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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Food Pairing

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