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Oettinger Alkoholfrei

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🌍 Germany · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 49 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

Oettinger Alkoholfrei is a filtered, bright golden draught-strength beer below 0.5 percent that the brewery describes as finely bitter, both hoppy and malty, with a firm head. The nose brings pale malt, fresh wort, grain and grass; the palate is slim and mildly malty with hints of wheat bread and a light sweetness, and the finish turns to grassy hops and a touch of lemon.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very light and crisp.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Lager.
Hop character
hoppy
grassy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oettinger Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw tint. The head builds firm and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a clean, inviting visual profile.

bright goldenclearfirm headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pale Malz and fresh wort—grainy and slightly cereal-like in character. Green grass and herbal hop notes emerge clearly, supported by a whisper of grain sweetness and a faint citrus suggestion that keeps the profile fresh and clean.

pale Malzfresh wortgrassy hopsgrain-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters slim and mildly malty, with a gentle wheat bread character that anchors the beer. Mid-palate reveals light sweetness and a balanced hop bitterness that builds gradually. The profile remains crisp and refreshing without heaviness, the bitterness clean rather than aggressive.

malty and hoppywheat bread notelight sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish turns to grassy hops with a subtle lemon citrus edge, creating a dry, herbaceous close. Aftertaste is brief and clean, leaving only a light bittersweet impression.

grassy finishcitrus edgedry
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Oettinger Alkoholfrei

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Oettinger Alkoholfrei

About Alcohol-Free Lager

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What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

Alcohol-Free Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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