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Ketterer Weizen Alkoholfrei

Privatbrauerei Ketterer
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🌍 Germany · Non-Alcoholic Hefeweizen · One of 2 Non-Alcoholic Hefeweizens in hopIQ

A non-alcoholic Hefeweizen that resolves the paradox of refreshment without alcohol. Fruity, fresh aromas — banana and clove from the yeast — meet a pleasant malt sweetness that builds a round, smooth mouthfeel. The carbonation is crisp and lively, creating a sprightly finish that makes this beer work as an aperitif or between-meal refresher where alcohol would feel heavy. Vitamin-rich yeast adds substance without weight. Serve chilled to seven or nine degrees Celsius.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5

AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
EBC
Bronze · 2018
WBA
Silver · 2025
WBeerA
Germany
Bronze — EBC
Bronze — WBA
Silver — WBeerA (Germany)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Non-Alcoholic Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ketterer Weizen Alkoholfrei

Appearance

A pale golden hue with soft luminosity, characteristic of the Hefeweizen style. The body holds a fine, persistent white head with good adhesion to the glass. Crisp carbonation rises in steady streams, creating an animated, lively visual presence throughout the pour.

pale goldenfine white headwell-carbonatedbright clarity

Aroma

The nose opens with distinct fruity esters—ripe banana and subtle stone fruit—layered beneath a gentle spice note of clove and white pepper from the weizen yeast. Soft wheat grain and a whisper of honey sweetness round out the bouquet, with no harsh alcohol bite despite the non-alcoholic nature.

banana, clove esterswheat grainhoney sweetnessclean yeast character

Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with Malz-forward wheat character establishing a gentle foundation. The midpalate develops a pleasant round mouthfeel, where fruity notes and malt sweetness intertwine without heaviness. Bitterness remains minimal and well-integrated, allowing the refreshing, crisp finish to emerge cleanly without lingering harshness.

malt-sweetsmooth, round bodylow bitternessrefreshing wheat palate

Finish

The finish is sprightly and clean, with carbonation lending a pleasant prickling sensation on the palate. Aftertaste fades gently into a dry, refreshing impression—making this beer ideal as an aperitif or between-meal refresher.

crisp, livelydry fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ketterer Weizen Alkoholfrei

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ketterer Weizen Alkoholfrei

About Non-Alcoholic Hefeweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Non-Alcoholic Hefeweizen?

Hefeweizens are unfiltered Bavarian wheat beers with 4.9–5.6% ABV. Yeast-driven banana and clove esters define the style, alongside a hazy golden body and soft wheat sweetness.

Finding a similar Non-Alcoholic Hefeweizen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, fruity, refreshing character as Ketterer Weizen Alkoholfrei will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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