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Hertog Jan 0.0

Netherlands·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Fruity, with a light bitterness: a goldblond 0.0 built on the Pilsener recipe. The brewers felt their earlier 0.0 was not their best, looked at it critically and developed a fresh recipe that holds on to the Pilsener's signature taste. It is brewed with the same ingredients as the Pilsener and carries 0.0% alcohol.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycleannoble hop
fruity
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with crisp, elegant noble-hop character—herbaceous and gently spicy notes typical of the Pilsner tradition.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hertog Jan 0.0

◎ Appearance

Brilliant gold with a pale straw hue, conveying classic Pilsner clarity. The head forms a fine, tight collar that persists with good retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears brisk and well-integrated, suggesting proper conditioning despite the absence of alcohol.

pale goldbrilliant clarityfine lacingstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with crisp, elegant noble-hop character—herbaceous and gently spicy notes typical of the Pilsner tradition. Beneath lies a clean, grainy Malz foundation with subtle fruity undertones that add mild complexity. No yeast-driven esters or off-aromas intrude; the profile remains fresh and restrained.

noble hopsclean graincrisp herbaceoussubtle fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with balanced malt sweetness and a gentle fruity character that plays across the palate. The mid-palate develops a light, controlled bitterness (22 IBU) and a dry, crisp finish typical of the Pilsner style. The alcohol-free character does not detract from complexity; instead, the beer remains light-bodied and focused.

balanced maltcontrolled bitternesscrisp drylight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hoppy bitterness that fades gracefully. Aftertaste carries a faint fruity note and remains refreshing, inviting another sip without heaviness or residual sweetness.

dry finishlingering hop bitternessrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
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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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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