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Spaten Alkoholfrei

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Spaten's alcohol-free lager is brewed from water, barley malt, hops and hop extract to around 7.3 °P and is sold mainly in Bavaria; some retailers list it as Spaten Hell Alkoholfrei. It pours pale gold and clear. The aroma is lightly sweet with a hint of fruit, and the body is slim. On the palate malt sweetness and a soft cereal note lead, before a firm, spicy hop bitterness takes over in the finish.

ABV
0.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is gentle and inviting, led by soft malt sweetness with a delicate fruity undertone that suggests orchard notes rather than esters.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spaten Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale gold with excellent clarity and brightness. The head is modest but persistent, with fine Schaumhaftung that gradually recedes into a thin collar. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout the glass.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is gentle and inviting, led by soft malt sweetness with a delicate fruity undertone that suggests orchard notes rather than esters. A whisper of Edelhopfen emerges behind, clean and understated, with no harsh or solvent-like notes typical of some alcohol-free beers.

lightly sweetsubtle fruitclean hop

◐ Taste

Entry brings soft malt sweetness and a grainy, cereal character that feels genuine and unforced. The mid-palate remains slim and refreshing, allowing the malt to sit comfortably before a firm, spicy hop bitterness takes command in the finish. The structure is lean but complete.

malt-forwardcrispspicy finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness carries through cleanly and lingers for a moderate length, leaving a dry, hoppy aftertaste without astringency. No cloying residue or artificial sweetness remains.

dryhop-driven
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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