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Ur-Krostitzer Alkoholfreies Pilsner

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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The alcohol-free counterpart to the brewery's pilsner keeps the dry, hop-led profile of the original. Strong hopping gives it a light bitter note and a distinctly fresh impression. Pale in colour and bottom-fermented, it is made from barley malt, hop extract and well water, with carbon dioxide from fermentation, and contains less than 0.5 % alcohol.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
hoppycleannoble hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with clean noble hop character, offering subtle herbal and floral notes that are characteristic of a traditional Pilsner profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ur-Krostitzer Alkoholfreies Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that displays fine retention and delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintain the foam structure throughout the glass.

pale straw yellowbright and clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean noble hop character, offering subtle herbal and floral notes that are characteristic of a traditional Pilsner profile. Light Malz undertones provide a soft, grainy foundation without dominating, while the overall impression remains fresh and crisp with no solvent or off-notes typical of some alcohol-free beers.

noble hop characterherbal, floral notesclean, crisplight grain foundation

◐ Taste

The palate presents a dry, hop-forward entry with a moderate bitter edge that sits squarely in the Pilsner tradition. The mid-palate is lean and mineral-driven, with restrained Malz sweetness that allows the herbal hop bite to remain the dominant flavor thread. Despite the minimal alcohol, the beer maintains good structure and a refreshing quality without thinness.

dry, hop-ledmoderate bitternessmineral charactercrisp and refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the hop bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste without becoming harsh. A subtle mineral dryness persists on the palate, reinforcing the freshness.

clean dry finishlingering hop bitemineral aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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