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Motor Oil NA 0.5%

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Vanilla, tonka and coffee lead this alcohol-free stout, with raisins and cinnamon steamed for 12 hours to add depth. Barley, rye, wheat and hops give it a full body at 0.5% ABV. Moersleutel says it took extensive experimentation to brew a non-alcoholic stout worthy of Motor Oil, its flagship imperial stout.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
vanillacoffeespicy
vanilla
coffee
spicy
malty
dark fruit
roasted
Aroma
Vanilla and tonka bean open the nose with a creamy sweetness, followed by pronounced coffee and roasted grain notes.
also:chocolate
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Motor Oil NA 0.5%

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with a dense, tan head that clings to the glass with notable persistence. The beer presents itself opaque and full-bodied despite its minimal alcohol content, with fine carbonation supporting steady lacing down the sides.

deep black-browndense tan headopaquepersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Vanilla and tonka bean open the nose with a creamy sweetness, followed by pronounced coffee and roasted grain notes. Beneath lies a spice layer—cinnamon and warming spice—complemented by subtle dark fruit and cocoa undertones that suggest careful malt selection and extended conditioning.

vanilla, tonkacoffee, roasted graincinnamon spicedark fruit, cocoa

◐ Taste

The palate arrives full and rich, with vanilla and coffee flavors dominating from entry through mid-palate. A velvety malt backbone of barley, rye and wheat delivers genuine body without drying; 40 IBU of bitterness arrives gently, balancing the inherent sweetness without overwhelm. Raisin and cinnamon notes provide complexity and warmth.

full-bodied, velvetyvanilla, coffee dominantgentle bitternessraisin, warming spice

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with coffee and roasted notes fading gradually into a soft, spiced aftertaste. Bitterness subsides cleanly without astringency, leaving a warm, malty impression.

smooth, lingeringcoffee fademalty warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

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

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Alcohol-Free Stout

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What is a Alcohol-Free Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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