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Original Schlüssel 0,0 %

Germany·Alcohol-Free Altbier
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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.

ABV
0.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelfruity
malty
caramel
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, fruity top notes layered over soft caramel and dark malt undertones.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

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
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Pint glass

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

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