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Radeberger Alkoholfrei

Radeberger Exportbierbrauerei
Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Radeberger Alkoholfrei, launched in 2022, was the brewery's first new beer in 150 years and was developed as a recipe of its own rather than a dealcoholised version of the pilsner. It is brewed to a higher gravity, gently dealcoholised by a thermal process to 0.5 percent and given a late addition of Callista aroma hops grown for the brewery in the Elbe-Saale region. Pale gold under a fine white head, it smells of light malt, straw, grassy hops and a touch of lemon; a light berry fruitiness follows, then a pilsner-like bitterness carrying pepper and a hint of grapefruit.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassyhoppyfruity
grassy
hoppy
fruity
malty
citrusy
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with light malt and straw notes, followed by grassy and herbal hop character from the Callista aroma hops.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Radeberger Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and brightness. A fine white head forms and persists, displaying good retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. The carbonation is visible and appropriate for the style.

pale goldbright claritypersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with light malt and straw notes, followed by grassy and herbal hop character from the Callista aroma hops. A delicate lemon citrus note emerges alongside subtle berry fruitiness, creating a complex and inviting bouquet for an alcohol-free beer.

light maltstraw and grasslemon citrussubtle berry

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with a malty foundation. The mid-palate develops a pronounced hoppy bitterness with pepper spice and a hint of grapefruit, characteristic of a true pilsner despite the low alcohol content. The bitterness persists without becoming harsh, balanced by light malt sweetness.

hoppy bitternesspepper spicegrapefruit notemalty foundation

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the bitterness carrying through cleanly without aftertaste. The overall impression is crisp and satisfying, encouraging another sip.

dry finishclean refreshinglingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
86
Finish
78
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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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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