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Pito

Czech Republic·Alcohol-Free Lager
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A flavourful non-alcoholic beer for drivers, brewed since the 1970s with the controlled fermentation method that brewers still use for non-alcoholic beer today. Samson invented it in 1974 as the first beer for drivers, and the name combines the words for beer and car. Pito won silver at the World Beer Awards 2025.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
cleanbready
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is clean and approachable, with subtle bready and grainy notes from the Malz foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pito

◎ Appearance

Pito displays a pale straw color with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and holds with modest persistence, exhibiting good Schaumhaftung that leaves fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale strawbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and approachable, with subtle bready and grainy notes from the Malz foundation. Noble hops contribute a gentle, herbal undertone without assertiveness, while the overall character remains fresh and straightforward. There is no yeasty or fermentation-derived character—the aroma stays balanced and neutral, inviting the drinker forward.

bready grainsubtle noble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is light and smooth, with a soft malt sweetness that underpins the palate without heaviness. The mid-palate reveals gentle bready flavors and a crisp, refreshing quality that keeps the beer feeling alive and drinkable. Bitterness from the 22 IBU is restrained and well-mannered, providing balance rather than dominance, while the finish remains clean and dry.

soft malt sweetnessgentle bitternessclean dryness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and refreshing, with lingering crispness that encourages another sip. No harsh or astringent notes emerge; instead, the aftertaste fades to a neutral, thirst-quenching conclusion.

short and refreshingneutral fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
79
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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