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Kirin Ichiban 0.0

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🌍 Japan · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 42 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

Kirin Ichiban 0.0 is the alcohol-free member of the Ichiban family sold outside Japan; in Europe it also appears as Ichiban Shibori Alcohol Free. It is made from water, barley malt and hops using the first-wort Ichiban Shibori method, without added sweeteners or bittering agents. The beer pours a clear, deep gold with a small white head. The nose shows fresh wort and grain, the palate adds a faint citrus note and a subtle hop aroma over a light body, and the finish is dry and slightly dusty.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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.
Hop character
citrusy
grassy
hoppy
noble hop
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kirin Ichiban 0.0

◎ Appearance

Kirin Ichiban 0.0 presents a clear, deep gold pour with excellent transparency. A modest white head forms initially but settles quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The carbonation is gentle and steady, appropriate to the light, approachable character of the style.

deep goldcleardelicate headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh wort and grain character, evoking the clean malt base of the Ichiban Shibori brewing process. Behind this sits a subtle citrus note and faint noble-hop aromatics that add dimension without overwhelming. The overall impression is crisp and understated, with no artificial or chemical overtones.

fresh wortnoble hopsgrainfaint citrus

◐ Taste

The palate is light and dry, with a clean malty foundation that carries through the mid-palate. Citrus and grassy hop notes emerge subtly, supported by a restrained bitterness and the characteristic noble-hop spice. The body is featherweight, allowing the delicate flavors to register without density or cloying sweetness.

drylight-bodiedclean maltcrisp hop bite

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and slightly dusty, with a gentle hop grip that fades quickly into a refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or harsh alcohol burn—only a clean, thirst-quenching conclusion.

dryrefreshingquick fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kirin Ichiban 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 Kirin Ichiban 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.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Lager

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