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Original Schlüssel 0,0 %

Brauerei Schlüssel
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🌍 Germany · Alcohol-Free Altbier · One of 2 Alcohol-Free Altbiers in hopIQ

Alcohol-free version of the house beer, brewed conventionally and then gently dealcoholised; new to the range in 2026. It pours amber with a slight natural haze and a fine, stable head. The nose is fresh and fruity, with caramel and dark malt. A light start leads into a balance of malty sweetness and restrained hop bitterness, carried by lively carbonation and a delicate hop aroma. The brewery labels it simply as a dark beer at 0.0 per cent.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
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
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Altbier.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Original Schlüssel 0,0 %

Appearance

Pours a clear amber with a subtle natural haze and a fine, persistent head that clings steadily to the glass. The color sits at a medium-dark amber (SRM 14), with good light transmission despite the fine haze. Carbonation is lively and visible, supporting a delicate foam architecture throughout the pour.

amber, slightly hazyfine stable headlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, fruity top notes layered over soft caramel and dark malt undertones. There is a restrained floral hop character present, adding dimension without dominating. The dealcoholization process has preserved a clean, balanced aromatic profile without off-notes or thin character.

fruity and freshcaramel, dark maltdelicate hop aroma

Taste

A light entry gives way to a malty sweetness in the mid-palate, supported by restrained hop bitterness that maintains balance without asserting dominance. The flavor carries both caramel notes and a subtle fruity character, framed by the beer's lively carbonation. Hop presence remains delicate throughout, contributing a gentle bitterness and aroma without harshness.

malty, caramel-forwardrestrained bitter finishsmooth-drinking character

Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading gradually from the malty sweetness into a dry, subtle hop bitterness. Aftertaste remains crisp and free of cloyingness, leaving a pleasant memory of dark malt and gentle hop character.

dry, crisp finishmalty fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Original Schlüssel 0,0 %

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Original Schlüssel 0,0 %

About Alcohol-Free Altbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Altbier?

Alcohol-Free Altbier 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 Altbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, caramel, sweet character as Original Schlüssel 0,0 % will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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