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Ur-Helles Alkoholfrei

Riedenburger Brauhaus
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🌍 Germany · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 120 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

The alcohol-free version of the brewery's Helles, with less than 0.5 % alcohol, unfiltered and naturally cloudy. Pale yellow with a dense white head, it smells of summer grain and tastes moderately malty with a light honey sweetness; regional organic hops add a delicate bitterness, and the brewery describes the beer as fine-bitter and fresh. Tasters report a grainy nose and a malty, sweetish, slightly bitter palate. Energy content is given as 22 kcal per 100 g.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very light and crisp.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Lager.
Malt character
malty
honey
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ur-Helles Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale yellow with bright clarity, topped by a dense white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The naturally cloudy character imparted by suspended yeast particles gives the beer a soft, hazy luminosity typical of unfiltered Bavarian lagers. Carbonation is moderate and persistent, supporting the foam structure throughout the pour.

pale yellownaturally cloudydense white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh summer grain notes, offering a clean cereal sweetness without any harsh alcohol warmth. Delicate regional organic hops contribute herbal undertones that sit quietly beneath the malt-forward profile. A subtle honey note rounds out the bouquet, creating an inviting and approachable aromatics.

summer graincereal sweetnessherbal hopshoney notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a moderate maltiness and light honey sweetness that provides immediate flavor without heaviness. Mid-palate remains soft and grainy, allowing the organic hops to emerge with a delicate, fine bitterness that frames the malt rather than overpowering it. The finish dries gently, leaving no sharp edges or alcohol burn despite the low ABV.

moderately maltylight honeyfine bitternessgrainy core

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the delicate hop bitterness lingering briefly on the palate. A dry, slightly mineral aftertaste completes the experience, inviting another sip.

clean finishrefreshingdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ur-Helles Alkoholfrei

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ur-Helles Alkoholfrei

About Alcohol-Free Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

Alcohol-Free Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, honey, sweet character as Ur-Helles Alkoholfrei will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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