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O'Doul's

Anheuser-Busch
United States·Alcohol-Free Lager
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O'Doul's came out in 1990 as one of the first nationally sold non-alcoholic beers in the United States. It is brewed from barley malt, corn, cane sugar and hops, fermented and cold-aged like a full-strength lager, and the alcohol is then removed by distillation at low temperature and reduced pressure, so the beer is never heated. It pours deep gold with a light aroma of hops and spice. The palate is mild and gently sweet with a light bready grain note, the body smooth yet crisp, and the finish slightly dry.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 1999
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2003
Great American Beer Festival
★Bronze — Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadyspicy hopmalty
bready
spicy hop
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose presents a light, reserved character dominated by noble hop notes with gentle spice undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for O'Doul's

◎ Appearance

Pours a deep gold hue with bright clarity and good light transmission. The head forms modestly and shows fair retention with visible lacing as the beer settles. Carbonation appears present but restrained, appropriate for the style.

deep goldbright, clearmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a light, reserved character dominated by noble hop notes with gentle spice undertones. A subtle bready grain quality emerges on closer inspection, while the overall aromatic profile remains delicate and understated, avoiding any harsh or chemical notes.

noble hopslight spicebready grain

◐ Taste

Entry is mild and gently sweet with a smooth malt base. The mid-palate maintains that grain sweetness with a bready quality, while a light bitterness—appropriate to the 22 IBU level—sits quietly in the background. The body is unexpectedly crisp for an alcohol-free beer, avoiding any cloying character.

soft sweetnessbreadylight bitternesscrisp body

◑ Finish

The finish is slightly dry and clean, with the bitterness fading quickly to leave a gentle grain aftertaste. The overall impression is brief but pleasant, without any lingering metallic or off-flavors.

dry finishclean
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
70
Taste
72
Appearance
75
Finish
70
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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