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Rittmayer Alkoholfreies Weizen

Germany·Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
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Fine grain notes, fruit, yeast and a restrained bitterness come together in this alcohol-free wheat beer. It is fully fermented and the alcohol is removed afterwards, brewed in line with the 1516 purity law. Made with Tettnang aroma hops, wheat and barley malt; light amber and naturally cloudy, from the Rittmayer brewery in Hallerndorf.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatfruitynoble hop
wheat
fruity
noble hop
yeasty
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat and yeast-derived fruitiness—stone fruit and mild citrus notes emerge without sharpness.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rittmayer Alkoholfreies Weizen

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with fine, persistent cloudiness from suspended yeast, characteristic of the style. A delicate, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with modest retention. The naturally hazy presentation signals an unfiltered, living product true to traditional brewing.

light ambernaturally hazycreamy headfine suspension

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat and yeast-derived fruitiness—stone fruit and mild citrus notes emerge without sharpness. Tettnang aroma hops contribute a gentle, floral herbal character underpinned by clean malt sweetness. The overall impression is harmonious and approachable, with no harsh alcohol notes or oxidative character.

wheat-forwardstone fruitfloral hopsyeasty

◐ Taste

The palate opens with mild wheat grain and a subtle breadiness that develops mid-palate into soft, fruity undertones. Noble hops provide a restrained, refined bitterness (22 IBU) that balances the malt without dominating. The beer finishes clean and refreshing, with no astringency or heavy residue despite the alcohol removal process.

grainy sweetnessrefined bitternessclean palatebalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and crisp, allowing the gentle hop bitterness to linger briefly before fading to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or metallic character intrudes.

crisp finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°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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