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Union Alkoholfrei nach Pilsner Art

Freie Brau Union Bremen
Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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An alcohol-free beer brewed in the Pilsner style, malty and slightly bitter at 28 IBU. Cara Pils and Cara Hell malts meet Tettnanger and Tradition hops at 7.5 °Plato, fermented with a special yeast. Served at 4 to 6 °C and, like all UNION beers, brewed and bottled in Bremen.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with a clean, grainy malt character from the Cara malts, offering subtle sweetness without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Union Alkoholfrei nach Pilsner Art

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue typical of the Pilsner style, achieved through the use of Cara Pils and Cara Hell malts. The beer displays excellent clarity with bright transparency. A fine, persistent head forms with good lacing retention on the glass.

pale goldenclearfine head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a clean, grainy malt character from the Cara malts, offering subtle sweetness without heaviness. Noble hops from Tettnanger and Tradition varieties contribute a refined, herbal and slightly spicy note. The overall impression is crisp and straightforward, with no yeast-driven esters.

grainy maltnoble hop spiceherbalclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a balanced malty foundation that carries gentle sweetness through the mid-palate. Tettnanger and Tradition hops deliver a restrained but perceptible bitterness at 28 IBU, complementing rather than dominating the malt profile. The finish remains dry and crisp, with no residual sweetness or alcohol warmth.

malty sweetnessrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

A clean, short to medium finish with lingering noble hop notes and a whisper of malt grain. The aftertaste remains refreshing and light, leaving no harsh edges.

clean finishrefreshing aftertaste
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About Alcohol-Free Pilsner

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What is a Alcohol-Free Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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