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Ottakringer Null Komma Josef

Ottakringer Brauerei
Austria·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Straw-yellow and alcohol-free: a fresh hoppy scent with subtle honey notes, light maltiness and a mild bitterness. At under 0.5% ABV and 6.2° Plato, it has carried the title of Austria's first alcohol-free beer since Ottakringer launched it in 1991. Made from water, barley malt, hops, hop extract and carbonation.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
★undefined — Austrian Beer Challenge (Alkoholfreie Biere)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyhoneymalty
hoppy
honey
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Fresh hoppy character dominates, with a pleasant floral and herbal quality from the noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ottakringer Null Komma Josef

◎ Appearance

Straw-yellow with bright clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms a modest, delicate foam that clings lightly to the glass as it subsides. A clean, inviting presentation typical of well-crafted alcohol-free lagers.

straw-yellowclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Fresh hoppy character dominates, with a pleasant floral and herbal quality from the noble hops. Subtle honey notes emerge in the background, complemented by light bready maltiness. The nose is clean and crisp, with no solvent or off-grain notes.

hoppy, herbalhoney noteslight grainfresh, clean

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and crisp, with moderate hop bitterness (22 IBU) that builds pleasantly through the mid-palate without harshness. Light malt sweetness and a subtle honey character provide gentle roundness. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving a mild, lingering bitterness that frames the overall balance well.

hoppy bitternesshoney sweetnesscrisp palatedry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a gentle, enduring hop bite. The aftertaste is clean and slightly dry, with no cloying residue.

drygently bitterclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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