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Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn Pils

United States·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn Pils is the brewery's alcohol-free pilsner, introduced as Special Effects Pils and renamed when the non-alcoholic line moved under the Brooklyn name. Like the rest of that line, it is brewed so that little alcohol forms in the first place. Amarillo and Centennial hops give a soft orange and floral lift with a hint of citrus peel over a light, cracker-like pale malt. The palate is snappy and clean with a mineral edge, and the finish is crisp and dry.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanfloralmineral
clean
floral
mineral
orange
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft orange and floral notes from Amarillo and Centennial hops, complemented by a subtle citrus peel accent.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the glass. Head retention is firm, leaving a delicate lace on the walls.

pale strawcrisp white headfine carbonationclean

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft orange and floral notes from Amarillo and Centennial hops, complemented by a subtle citrus peel accent. Light cracker-like pale malt forms the base, offering a gentle grain sweetness without any heaviness. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, with no alcohol vapours.

soft orangefloral liftcitrus peelcracker malt

◐ Taste

The palate is snappy and clean, with the hop character delivering bright orange and floral qualities early on. A mineral edge runs through the mid-palate, grounding the beer's delicate malt foundation. The bitterness is moderate and well-balanced, never harsh or aggressive.

snappy palatemineral edgebalanced bitternessclean

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the mineral quality lingering pleasantly. The aftertaste is brief and clean, leaving no sticky residue or cloying sweetness.

crisp drymineral aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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