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Karlsberg UrPils 0,0

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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The alcohol-free counterpart to UrPils, launched in 2026 and declared at 0.0 % rather than the usual under 0.5 %. It stays with the dry, bitter cut of the original in a lighter frame: the taste is distinctly bitter and fresh and keeps a clear pils profile. Original gravity is just 3.2 °P, and the hopping is set at 25 units, ten below the full-strength beer.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
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
hoppycleannoble hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
Aroma
Herbal and floral hop notes dominate the nose, with earthy undertones from the noble Edelhopfen character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Karlsberg UrPils 0,0

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity and bright, white head formation typical of the Pilsner style. Fine carbonation creates a lively appearance and consistent foam collar around the glass. The light straw color reflects the low original gravity while maintaining visual appeal characteristic of the category.

pale goldenbright and clearcrisp white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Herbal and floral hop notes dominate the nose, with earthy undertones from the noble Edelhopfen character. Light, grain-forward malt backdrop provides subtle sweetness without heaviness. The reduced gravity brings a clean, mineral-driven quality that emphasizes hop oils over fermentation esters.

herbal hopfloral and earthyclean grainmineral-forward

◐ Taste

Distinctly bitter entry with crisp, dry bitterness at the core—a true reflection of the original UrPils character. Mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, with minimal malt sweetness allowing the 25 IBU bitterness to take center stage. The finish dries rapidly, leaving a clean, hop-driven impression without residual sugar.

dry bittercrisp and leannoble hop biteclean aftertaste

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists in a long, clean finish with no cloying sweetness. A mineral, slightly astringent note carries through to the aftertaste, characteristic of well-attenuated alcohol-free brewing.

persistent bitternessdry mineral finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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