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Warsteiner Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Warsteiner's alcohol-free Pilsener, exported as Premium Fresh, starts out as the regular brew: soft Kaiserquelle water, Hallertau hops and spring barley malt at 11.6 °P. Only after fermentation is the alcohol removed, leaving under 0.5 % ABV. It pours clear pale gold with a white head. Light grain, biscuity malt and a faint grassy hop note lead the nose; the palate is mild and slightly sweet, with a gentle, short bitterness at the end.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2025
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2016
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltygrassybready
malty
grassy
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a soft, grainy maltiness accented by biscuity notes from the spring barley base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Warsteiner Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear pale gold with excellent transparency. A bright white head forms readily and settles to a thin, persistent collar that clings to the glass wall with fine lacing. Carbonation is visible and well-integrated, suggesting a crisp, lively mouthfeel.

pale goldbright clarityfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a soft, grainy maltiness accented by biscuity notes from the spring barley base. Hallertau hops contribute a faint grassy character that remains delicate and in balance. No harsh alcohol vapors; the overall impression is clean and inviting without dominating intensity.

light grainbiscuity maltgrassy hopclean

◐ Taste

Entry is mild and slightly sweet, reflecting the beer's elevated original gravity (11.6 °P) with residual malt character. The palate remains smooth and light-bodied throughout, avoiding cloying heaviness. A gentle, short bitterness emerges in the finish, providing structural support without aggression.

mildly sweetsmooth texturegentle bitternessshort finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness fades quickly, leaving behind subtle grain and grass notes that dissipate cleanly. A refreshing, thirst-quenching quality dominates the aftertaste, making this beer accessible for extended drinking.

dryrefreshingcrisp farewell
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
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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