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Pott's Pilsener Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Sweetish, malty and hop-aromatic, with a pleasantly balanced bitterness: this golden-yellow alcohol-free Pilsener is fermented with a special yeast and a selected fermentation strain. Pure aroma hops give a present hop note, malt forms the base. Bottom-fermented, 0% ABV and 22 IBU, from water out of the brewery's own springs.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
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
maltyhoppynoble hop
malty
hoppy
noble hop
clean
Aroma
Noble hop aromatics dominate the nose with a clean, herbaceous character complemented by subtle floral notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pott's Pilsener Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

A pale golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Noble hop aromatics dominate the nose with a clean, herbaceous character complemented by subtle floral notes. The malt foundation provides a soft, grainy sweetness that supports rather than overpowers the hop profile. The fermentation is crisp and neutral, allowing the interplay between malt and aroma hops to remain in clear focus.

noble hopherbaceousgrainy sweetnessclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness and develops a balanced, pleasantly bitter finish driven by the 22 IBUs. Noble hop character persists across the mid-palate with gentle spice and herbal notes, while the malt continues to provide body and a slightly sweet undertone. The bitterness arrives cleanly in the finish without harshness, creating a well-structured tension between sweetness and bite.

malty entrynoble hop bitebalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a dry, hop-driven conclusion that fades gradually. A subtle malty sweetness lingers in the background, leaving the palate refreshed rather than cloyed.

crisp finishgentle faderefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
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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