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Skol Zero Zero

Skol
Brazil·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Skol Zero Zero is the brand's alcohol-free beer, first poured at the São Paulo carnival in February 2026 and rolled out nationwide that July. It is an all-malt lager fermented until the yeast has converted all of the grain sugars, after which the alcohol is removed completely. Because nothing is left unfermented, it drinks dry rather than sweet: light grainy malt and a faint cracker note, very little hop bitterness, a thin body and a short, crisp finish. The brewers aimed for a flavour close to the original Skol.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with light, grainy malt notes and a subtle cracker sweetness that feels bready rather than sugary.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skol Zero Zero

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that forms readily and clings to the glass in fine lacing. The carbonation is crisp and visible, with steady bead rising through the body. The overall impression is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-made pale lager.

pale strawcrystalline claritywhite headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with light, grainy malt notes and a subtle cracker sweetness that feels bready rather than sugary. Hop character is restrained—there is little to no noble hop spice or floral complexity, keeping the profile centered on the grain. A faint mineral note suggests clean brewing water, and there is no yeast-derived fruitiness or esters.

grainy maltcracker sweetnesscleanmineral note

◐ Taste

The palate is dry and crisp from the outset, with malt-forward flavors of grain and bread crust forming the core. Bitterness is minimal and integrated rather than assertive, allowing the clean, straightforward malt character to dominate. The body is light and easy-drinking, with no residual sweetness or astringency, and the finish arrives quickly with a clean drying sensation.

dry malt basecrisp entryminimal bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with a brisk drying sensation that leaves no lingering sweetness. The aftertaste is neutral and refreshing, fading to a faint grainy whisper.

short and dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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