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Kapuziner Hefe Alkoholfrei

Kapuziner
Germany·Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
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Kapuziner Hefe Alkoholfrei is brewed as a full top-fermented wheat beer, and the alcohol is removed gently afterwards. It pours hazy dark gold with a reddish shimmer under a long-lasting, fine head. Banana leads the nose, with peach and a light sourdough note. The start is very lively, and a fine acidity brings lemon and mandarin to the palate. The body is slim with a distinct yeasty character, and the short finish shows almost no bitterness.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
wheatbananayeasty
wheat
banana
yeasty
peach
citrusy
Aroma
Banana dominates the nose with pronounced ester character typical of top-fermented wheat beers.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kapuziner Hefe Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pours a hazy dark gold with a reddish shimmer that catches the light distinctly. The head is fine-grained and long-lasting, settling into a persistent collar. Cloudiness from the yeast suspension gives the beer a characteristically opaque, inviting appearance.

hazy dark goldreddish shimmerfine persistent head

◌ Aroma

Banana dominates the nose with pronounced ester character typical of top-fermented wheat beers. Supporting notes of stone fruit—peach in particular—emerge alongside a light sourdough note that hints at the yeast's contribution. The overall impression is fruity and slightly grainy without aggressive hop presence.

banana esterspeachsourdoughfruity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with lively acidity and bright citrus notes of lemon and mandarin that energize the entry. The body remains slim and lean, allowing the distinct yeasty character to define the mid-palate experience. Bitterness is minimal, letting wheat and fruit flavors dominate without harsh edges.

crisp aciditycitrusyeastylight body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, fading without lingering bitterness. A refreshing dryness persists, making this a sessionable beer that invites another sip.

short finishrefreshingdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold at 7–10°C. The hazy wheat base and fresh yeast character shine when the beer is crisp and cold.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 4–6 months. Wheat beers are designed to be fresh — the yeast character diminishes with age.

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Food Pairing

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About Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer

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