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Detmolder Pilsener Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Malty in character, with a light bitterness that stays in the background. This non-alcoholic beer starts as the brewery's Detmolder Pilsener, which is gently dealcoholised in a careful process, leaving clearly fewer calories. It comes from Strate in Detmold and is made for anyone who wants a fresh pilsener without alcohol.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt notes—grainy and slightly sweet without heaviness—balanced by restrained noble hop aromatics that suggest subtle herbal and spicy undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Detmolder Pilsener Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality typical of the Pilsner style. A fine, persistent white head forms on the pour with good retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt notes—grainy and slightly sweet without heaviness—balanced by restrained noble hop aromatics that suggest subtle herbal and spicy undertones. There is no alcohol-derived heat or solvent character; instead, the dealcoholisation process has preserved a clean, straightforward profile. The overall impression is of restraint and clarity rather than complexity.

soft grainnoble hopscleanrestrained

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with malt-driven sweetness that forms the backbone without becoming cloying. The mid-palate remains crisp and dry, with a modest 22 IBU bitterness that sits gently in the background, never aggressive. The finish is clean and quick, allowing the malt character to fade gracefully without lingering harshness or oxidative notes.

maltycrisplight bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and clean, with fading malt sweetness and a whisper of hop bitterness that does not overstay. The overall sensation is refreshing dryness suitable for extended consumption.

cleanshort finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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