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Under Solen

Denmark·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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A bitter, thirst-quenching alcohol-free pilsner brewed with aromatic hop varieties. Its delightful bitterness is balanced by soft, deep malt. It is made from organic barley, wheat, hops and yeast at the farm brewery in Herslev, just outside Roskilde.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—floral and herbal notes typical of classic European varieties—supported by a soft, clean malt backbone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Under Solen

◎ Appearance

Under Solen presents a pale straw-yellow hue characteristic of the Pilsner style, with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine, stable head forms initially and leaves delicate lacing on the glass as it subsides. Carbonation is visible and well-integrated, creating a lively, inviting presentation.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine persistent headbright and lively

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—floral and herbal notes typical of classic European varieties—supported by a soft, clean malt backbone. There is no yeasty or fruity distraction; the aromatic profile remains crisp and straightforward, with a gentle sweetness from the organic barley that does not dominate. The overall impression is fresh, balanced, and inviting.

noble hops, floralclean malt sweetnessherbal and grassyfresh and straightforward

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and immediately refreshing, with a light malt foundation that avoids any cloying character. The mid-palate develops a pronounced, well-articulated bitterness from the aromatic hops, creating genuine thirst-quenching tension without harshness. The malt provides a complementary sweetness that balances the 22 IBU effectively, finishing on the drier side while maintaining overall smoothness and drinkability.

bitter and refreshingbalanced malt-hop tensioncrisp and cleandry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively short to medium, clean and dry, with lingering noble hop bitterness that fades gracefully. No harsh alcohol warmth or astringency remains—the aftertaste is simply dry and slightly herbal, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry and cleanlingering hop bitternessno alcohol heat
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About Alcohol-Free Pilsner

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What is a Alcohol-Free Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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