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Maisel's Weisse Alkoholfrei

Brauerei Gebr. Maisel
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🌍 Germany · Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer · One of 8 Alcohol-Free Wheat Beers in hopIQ

A luminous amber hefeweizen stripped of alcohol but not of character. The nose carries the signature weizen array — stone fruit and clove behind a whisper of nutmeg — while the palate unfolds the same fruity, spiced profile without the warming burn. The carbonation stays lively, the finish dry and clean, making this a glass for the afternoon when alcohol itself would tip the scales. Chill to five degrees and pour into a tall weizen glass to let the aroma open. An alcohol-free beer that tastes like a choice, not a compromise.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
European Beer Star
Gold · 2025
European Beer Star
Gold · 2019
World Beer Awards
World's Best Wheat Beer Alcohol Free
Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards
Germany Winner Gold
Silver · 2025
Brussels Beer Challenge
Silver · 2026
Australian International Beer Awards
91 Points · 2026
Finest Beer Selection
Gold — European Beer Star
Gold — European Beer Star
Gold — World Beer Awards (World's Best Wheat Beer Alcohol Free)
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer.
Malt character
wheat
malty
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clove
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maisel's Weisse Alkoholfrei

Appearance

A luminous amber hue that catches light with clarity and brightness. The head forms with vigor and holds a fine, persistent collar that clings to the glass walls with delicate lacing. Carbonation rises visibly through the body, lending the beer an inviting, lithe character despite its alcohol-free designation.

luminous amberclear, brightpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with the classic weizen signature—prominent stone fruit esters, particularly banana and peach, backed by a distinctive clove note that feels neither aggressive nor subtle. A whisper of nutmeg and light spice weaves through, while wheat grain adds a soft, grainy foundation. The aromatic profile carries full expression without any hollow or thin character.

stone fruit estersclove, nutmegwheat grainclassic hefeweizen

Taste

The palate mirrors the nose with fruity, spiced continuity that unfolds smoothly across the tongue. Banana and clove integrate seamlessly with the malty wheat base, creating a rounded, well-balanced entry that transitions into a gently warming mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the yeast-driven complexity to shine without astringency or flatness.

fruit-forwardclove-spicedsmooth maltdry finish

Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with residual fruitiness and spice fading into a crisp, refreshing conclusion. No lingering warmth or hollow aftertaste—the beer closes with the same clarity it began, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

clean, dryrefreshingbrief aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Maisel's Weisse Alkoholfrei

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Maisel's Weisse Alkoholfrei

About Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer?

Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer 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 Wheat Beer

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, spicy, wheat character as Maisel's Weisse Alkoholfrei will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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