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Windstill Hell

Kitchen Brew
Switzerland·Alcohol-Free Lager
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A light, pleasant bitterness marks this clear, filtered alcohol-free Helles, brewed in the Pilsner style from Pilsner and Munich malt with Cascade hops. It belongs to Windstill, Kitchen Brew's alcohol-free range, and has been available since February 2021, at no more than 0.5 % ABV from a 4.8° Plato wort.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with gentle Pilsner malt sweetness and a subtle grainy character, supported by moderate Cascade hop notes that suggest light citrus and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Windstill Hell

◎ Appearance

Clear and bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity. A modest, fine-bubbled head forms and settles quickly, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Gentle carbonation evident throughout, appropriate for the style.

pale goldenclear and brightfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with gentle Pilsner malt sweetness and a subtle grainy character, supported by moderate Cascade hop notes that suggest light citrus and herbal notes. Clean fermentation profile with no yeast-driven esters; the overall impression remains restrained and balanced.

Pilsner maltCascade citrusclean and dry

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean with malty Pilsner foundation and bread-like grain notes. Mid-palate displays a pleasant, measured bitterness (22 IBU) that articulates without harshness, complemented by subtle citrus undertones from the hops. The finish is dry and refreshing.

measured bitternessmalty graincrisp and dry

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with lingering mild bitterness that fades cleanly. No astringency or alcohol warmth—the aftertaste remains refreshing and free of residual sweetness.

clean faderefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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