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Barre Pilsener Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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The alcohol-free counterpart to the brewery's pilsner: crystal clear and pale yellow, with lively carbonation and a slim, elegant body. It keeps the spicy, hop-led character of the original, and a fine hop bitterness rounds off the finish. Bottom-fermented, under 0.5 % alcohol, from 4.3 °P original gravity.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
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
spicy hophoppyclean
spicy hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced noble hop character, showing spicy and herbal notes that define the style.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barre Pilsener Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Crystal clear and pale yellow, with the luminous brightness typical of well-executed Pilsner brewing. Lively carbonation produces a fine, persistent head with good retention and clean lacing. The slim, elegant body moves with visible effervescence, creating a visually fresh and inviting presentation.

pale yellowcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced noble hop character, showing spicy and herbal notes that define the style. Subtle malt backbone emerges beneath—clean, slightly grainy, and refreshing rather than sweet. The overall impression is bright and crisp, with no vinous or fermentation-derived notes interfering with the hop-forward profile.

spicy hopsherbalnoble hop characterclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with delicate malt sweetness that supports rather than dominates. Mid-palate develops a fine hop bitterness—measured at 24 IBU—that adds structure and sophistication without harshness. The slim body allows the spicy, herbal hop notes to shine, while residual malt provides necessary balance and prevents the bitterness from becoming austere.

hop-drivenfine bitternesslight bodybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with lingering hop bitterness that tapers cleanly. A subtle spicy note persists in the aftertaste, reinforcing the Edelhopfen character without leaving any cloying sweetness or alcohol warmth.

dry finishhop persistenceclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
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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