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Uerige Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Altbier
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A reimagined non-alcoholic beer from the traditional Uerige brewery in Düsseldorf. Fine roasted aromas harmonise with bitter chocolate and dark fruit notes, delivering true Uerige character without the alcohol. Refreshingly different and uncompromised in quality (under 0.5% ABV per German labelling).

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatemalty
roasted
chocolate
malty
dark fruit
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted grain character, complemented by notes of dark chocolate and dried stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Uerige Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to dark brown in color, presenting the visual hallmark of a traditional Altbier. The beer displays good clarity with a modest, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine rings. Carbonation is restrained, befitting the style's heritage.

deep amberfine lacingmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted grain character, complemented by notes of dark chocolate and dried stone fruit. These aromas sit comfortably above a clean fermentation profile, with no solvent notes or off-aromas typical of alcohol-free brewing. The aromatic balance respects the brewery's traditional house character.

roasted maltdark chocolatedark fruitclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth with a gentle, bittersweet maltiness that develops into distinct cocoa and dark fruit flavors across the mid-palate. Bitterness at 25 IBU arrives with restrained authority, providing structure without harshness. The absence of alcohol does not diminish the beer's flavor weight or complexity; instead, it allows the roasted and chocolate notes to speak clearly against a balanced, assertive finish.

bitter chocolateroasted grainbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and drying, with roasted notes persisting into the aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or alcohol warmth remains; instead, a refreshing, slightly bitter impression closes the experience with conviction.

dry finishlingering roast
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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