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Paderborner Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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A fully fermented pils with an original gravity of 11.6 % is the starting point here; the alcohol is removed afterwards. What remains is strong golden yellow and crystal clear with a creamy, fine head and the smell of a pilsener. On the palate it is lively and lean, with a light malt note and very little sweetness. The bitterness is gentle but distinct and carries through the finish.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltynoble hop
clean
malty
noble hop
Aroma
The nose expresses classic pilsner character with clean, noble hop aromatics and a subtle maltiness underlying the composition.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paderborner Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Paderborner Alkoholfrei presents a bright golden-yellow colour with excellent clarity and transparency. The head is creamy and fine-grained, demonstrating solid retention and lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting the visual liveliness characteristic of the style.

golden-yellowcrystal clearcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose expresses classic pilsner character with clean, noble hop aromatics and a subtle maltiness underlying the composition. There is no residual sweetness evident on the nose, and no yeast-derived esters or off-flavours intrude. The overall impression is fresh and straightforward, inviting further exploration on the palate.

noble hopsclean maltfreshrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens lively and lean, with a light malt note providing gentle structure without heaviness or cloying sweetness. A distinct but gentle bitterness builds through the mid-palate, characteristic of quality Edelhopfen, and carries cleanly into the finish without any astringency or metallic edge.

lean bodylight maltgentle bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hop bitterness carrying through without excess. The aftertaste remains refreshing and balanced, allowing the drinker to perceive the underlying craft without any cloy or fatigue.

drybitter echorefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About Alcohol-Free Pilsner

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What is a Alcohol-Free Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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