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Ketterer Weizen Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
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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
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
EBC
Bronze · 2018
WBA
Silver · 2025
WBeerA
Germany
★Bronze — EBC
★Bronze — WBA
★Silver — WBeerA (Germany)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatfruitymalty
wheat
fruity
malty
yeasty
clean
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.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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