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Schneider Helles Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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The alcohol-free counterpart to Schneider Helles is brewed from barley malt with an original gravity of 6.8 °Plato and contains less than 0.5 % alcohol; unlike the house's wheat beers it is not open-fermented. It pours a clear, sunny yellow with lively carbonation. Fine malt sweetness and light grain notes carry the palate, joined by a gently spicy, lightly floral and herbal touch from Hallertau hops and a hint of lemon. The body is slim, the bitterness mild and well balanced.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyherbalnoble hop
malty
herbal
noble hop
floral
clean
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grain-driven malt character—clean barley sweetness without heaviness.
also:citrusy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schneider Helles Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear, bright sunny yellow with excellent transparency. The head forms with lively carbonation, displaying fine bubbles and delicate lacing that clings to the glass. The light straw hue and crystalline clarity convey a well-executed, clean presentation.

sunny yellowcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grain-driven malt character—clean barley sweetness without heaviness. Hallertau noble hops contribute a gently spicy and lightly floral backdrop, with a whisper of lemon zest and herbal notes that add freshness without assertiveness. The overall impression is restrained and inviting.

soft malt sweetnessHallertau spicelemon zestherbal, clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with fine malt sweetness and light grain notes, developing into a delicate balance of noble-hop spice and subtle floral character. A hint of citrus acidity brightens the mid-palate, while bitterness remains mild and well-integrated rather than assertive. The body is slim and refreshing, allowing the individual elements to remain distinct.

fine maltbalanced bitternesslight-bodiedcitrus brightness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, fading smoothly with lingering malt sweetness and a gentle herbal echo. Carbonation carries the aftertaste toward a dry, refreshing conclusion without harsh edges.

clean, crispherbal echorefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
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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