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Oberelsbacher HELL alkoholfrei

Pax Bräu
Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Golden and slightly hazy, this alcohol-free Hell smells of a tropical fruit basket with grapefruit, lychee, pine and citrus. On the palate hop spiciness meets restrained maltiness, with refreshing freshness and a subtle fruitiness. Only water, barley malt, hops and yeast go in. Declared below 0.5 % ABV, with 23 bitterness units.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
piney
spicy hop
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—lychee and grapefruit dominate—complemented by a fresh citrus backdrop and gentle pine undertones from restrained noble hop character.
also:fruity,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oberelsbacher HELL alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Golden in color with a slight haze throughout, presenting a natural and approachable visual character. The beer displays modest carbonation and light foam formation, typical for an alcohol-free lager of this style.

goldenslightly hazydelicate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—lychee and grapefruit dominate—complemented by a fresh citrus backdrop and gentle pine undertones from restrained noble hop character. A touch of herbal spice adds complexity without overwhelming the delicate balance.

tropical fruitgrapefruit, lycheecitrus, pineherbal hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp hop spiciness that meets a restrained malt foundation, creating a refreshing and dry character. Subtle fruity notes echo the aromatic profile, while the 23 IBU bitterness provides structure without harshness, finishing clean and quenching.

crisp, hoppyrestrained malt sweetnessdry, refreshing

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and clean, with lingering citrus and a gentle hop bite fading quickly. The overall impression remains light and thirst-quenching, leaving no cloying residue.

clean dry finishsubtle citrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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