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Zötler Hefeweizen alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
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Zötler Hefeweizen alkoholfrei is the alcohol-free version of the brewery's wheat beer. It is made by the cold-contact method rather than by removing alcohol afterwards. The result is full-bodied for its kind, with light honey and citrus notes over a malty base and the fruity side of a Hefeweizen. Original gravity is 7.8 %, and bitterness stays low at 11 units.

ABV
0.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheatmalty
fruity
wheat
malty
honey
citrusy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with the fruity esters typical of Hefeweizen — banana and subtle citrus — layered over a soft, honey-touched malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zötler Hefeweizen alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden to light amber in the glass, with a hazy cloudiness characteristic of the wheat beer style. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with modest persistence, leaving fine sheets of lacing on each sip. Carbonation is visible but restrained, appropriate to the low-alcohol format.

pale goldenhazy from yeastmodest head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with the fruity esters typical of Hefeweizen — banana and subtle citrus — layered over a soft, honey-touched malt base. Noble hops provide a gentle herbal undertone without asserting themselves; the overall impression is bright but not aggressive. The yeast character remains forward without becoming phenolic or spicy.

banana, citrus estershoney maltsoft noble hop

◐ Taste

The palate entry is full-bodied for an alcohol-free beer, with a smooth malty sweetness and creamy mouthfeel from the wheat and yeast suspension. Mid-palate develops light honey and stone fruit notes alongside a soft grain character; bitterness remains low at 11 IBU, allowing sweetness to dominate without cloying. The finish maintains balance, with no harsh edges or thin, watery quality.

creamy mouthfeelhoney and stone fruitlow bitternessmalty sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, leaving behind a gentle honey-grain warmth without astringency. The aftertaste remains soft and slightly sweet, consistent with the wheat beer profile.

clean finishhoney grain echo
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold at 7–10°C. The hazy wheat base and fresh yeast character shine when the beer is crisp and cold.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 4–6 months. Wheat beers are designed to be fresh — the yeast character diminishes with age.

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