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Heineken 0.0

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Heineken 0.0 starts from the same ingredients as Heineken Original, barley malt, water, hop extract and the A-yeast. It is brewed twice, the alcohol is taken out by vacuum distillation, and the base is then blended with natural flavourings. It pours pale gold with a light head. The house yeast still shows as a clear fruity note, and the malt reads softer and slightly sweeter than in the full-strength beer, with a gentle cereal and bread tone. Bitterness is restrained and the finish light and clean.

ABV
0.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
Clean and subtle aromatics lead with the characteristic fruity notes from the A-yeast strain, reminiscent of green apple and subtle citrus undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heineken 0.0

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a light, delicate head that dissipates gradually. Fine carbonation creates a visually appealing effervescence typical of well-executed lagers. The brightness of the beer suggests quality processing and careful handling throughout the brewing and packaging process.

pale goldclearlight headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

Clean and subtle aromatics lead with the characteristic fruity notes from the A-yeast strain, reminiscent of green apple and subtle citrus undertones. Soft malt presence provides a gentle cereal and bread-like character without being overly sweet. The absence of alcohol allows the delicate hop extract to present itself as a mild background note rather than assertive bitterness.

fruity yeastcerealbreadclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with restrained bitterness that avoids any metallic or thin characteristics common in alcohol-free lagers. Malt sweetness is softer and more balanced than expected, with a pleasant breadiness and subtle cereal notes creating body and character. The finish transitions smoothly without harsh edges or cloying aftertastes.

crispsoft maltrestrained bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

Light and clean on the finish with no lingering bitter notes or astringency. The aftertaste remains refreshing and palate-cleansing, making it highly drinkable.

cleanlightrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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