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Heineken 0.0

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🌍 Netherlands · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 87 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

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.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very light and crisp.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Lager.
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Heineken 0.0

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Heineken 0.0

About Alcohol-Free Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

Alcohol-Free Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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