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Birell

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Birell, on the market since 1992, is the best-selling non-alcoholic beer in the Czech Republic. Special yeasts produce only minimal alcohol and carry it through the same fermentation and maturation as classic Czech beers. The light version has a full taste and a pleasant bitterness that reaches the captivating taste of alcoholic beers, without preservatives, artificial colours or artificial sweeteners. It was named best non-alcoholic beer of the year at the World Beer Awards in 2012.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Winner · 2012
World Beer Awards
Best Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Year
★Winner — World Beer Awards (Best Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Year)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose presents clean, noble hop character with subtle herbal and spicy notes, characteristic of Czech Saaz cultivation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Birell

◎ Appearance

A pale straw-gold lager with excellent clarity and bright, translucent depth. The head forms quickly from pour, showing fine, stable bubbles that cling to the glass in a persistent ring. Carbonation is visible and lively, typical of a well-conditioned Czech lager.

pale straw-goldbrilliant claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents clean, noble hop character with subtle herbal and spicy notes, characteristic of Czech Saaz cultivation. Light malty sweetness supports the composition without dominating, while the fermentation profile remains neutral and unobtrusive. No solvent or yeast-driven funk; the overall impression is crisp and straightforward.

noble hoppyherbal spiceclean fermentationsubtle malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with malty breadiness forming a balanced foundation. The mid-palate develops a pleasantly bitter hop bite—neither harsh nor artificial—that carries through with genuine character. Bitterness lingers cleanly without astringency, and the overall sensation is refreshing and mouth-filling for an alcohol-free style.

measured bitternessmalty foundationnoble hop bitesmooth finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and brief, leaving behind a faint herbal-hoppy echo and a clean palate. No cloying sweetness or chemical residue; the conclusion feels natural and sessionable.

dry aftertasteherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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