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Schanzenbräu Helles alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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The alcohol-free Helles is a pale lager with an aromatic, fine-bitter hop note, and its nose is fresh and fine-bitter. It was newly added to the brewery's standard range. Schanzenbräu has brewed in a new plant in Nuremberg-Höfen since January 2016, built after the groundbreaking in April 2015, and in 2004 it all began with a first brew in a backyard cellar.

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
hoppycleanbready
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is fresh and inviting, with a pronounced fine-bitter noble hop character dominating the profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schanzenbräu Helles alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, white head that settles to a thin collar. The beer displays lively carbonation throughout, with steady streams of small bubbles rising from the glass. A thin lacing adheres delicately to the sides.

pale goldenclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is fresh and inviting, with a pronounced fine-bitter noble hop character dominating the profile. Subtle bready and grainy malt notes emerge beneath, providing a light, clean foundation without heaviness. The overall impression is crisp and aromatic, with no harsh edges or off-notes.

fine-bitter hopsfreshbready maltsclean

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with the hop bitterness establishing itself early on the palate. The mid-palate maintains a clean, crisp character with gentle bready malt sweetness balancing the 22 IBU bitterness. The finish is dry and hoppy, leaving a lingering fine-bitter impression without astringency.

hoppycrispdrylightly bitter

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, with the fine-bitter hop note gradually fading. A pleasant dryness lingers, inviting another sip without any metallic or unpleasant residue.

dry finishhop lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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