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Unbeschwert

Austria·Alcohol-Free Lager
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A pale-yellow, refreshingly fruity alcohol-free beer brewed with granite-rock water, barley malt and Mühlviertel hops. The brewery describes it as sparkling and aromatic. It presents the beer as proof that a really good beer can do without alcohol, meant for the moments when you want to go without alcohol.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymineralfloral
fruity
mineral
floral
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, fruity notes balanced by subtle Mühlviertel hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Unbeschwert

◎ Appearance

Unbeschwert presents a pale yellow hue characteristic of a classic lager, with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head forms with fine, tight carbonation and displays good retention, clinging to the glass walls in a delicate lacing pattern. The beer's sparkle is immediately evident, reflecting its brisk carbonation level.

pale yellowbright, clearfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, fruity notes balanced by subtle Mühlviertel hop character. Clean malt underpins the profile without heaviness, while the aroma conveys an overall refreshing quality with no harsh or solvent-like edges typical of some alcohol-free beers. Delicate herbal and floral hop notes add complexity without overwhelming the palate.

fruity estersclean maltherbal hop notesrefreshing

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with a gentle malt sweetness that provides structure without cloying. The mid-palate maintains a balanced, delicate character, and the subtle bittering from noble hops (20 IBU) arrives cleanly, finishing dry rather than lingering. The granite-rock water contributes to mineral clarity throughout.

light bodygentle malt sweetnesssubtle bitternessmineral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with a refreshing dryness that invites the next sip. No lingering sweetness or alcohol-replacement artifacts remain, making this a genuinely sessionable non-alcoholic option.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
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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