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Warsteiner Herb Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Launched in 2014 as the alcohol-free counterpart to Warsteiner Herb and sold in the US as Alkoholfrei Double Hopped, it follows the same recipe: a larger charge of Hallertau aroma hops added twice during the boil to wort of 11.6 °P, before the alcohol is removed to below 0.5 %. Grassy, herbal and spicy hop notes sit over a soft, lightly sweet malt base, and the finish turns crisp and noticeably bitter, firmer than in the brewery's standard alcohol-free Pils.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2025
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2020
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
grassyherbalhoppy
grassy
herbal
hoppy
spicy hop
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced grassy and herbal Hallertau hop character, layered with subtle spice notes from the double hopping during the boil.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Warsteiner Herb Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with notable persistence, leaving fine lacing on the walls with each sip.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced grassy and herbal Hallertau hop character, layered with subtle spice notes from the double hopping during the boil. A soft malt foundation underlies the aromatics, contributing gentle sweetness without asserting itself.

grassy hopsherbal, spicysoft malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with grassy hop flavors immediately present on the palate. The mid-palate reveals a balance of herbal and spicy hop impressions over lightly sweet malt; the bitterness builds gradually and finishes noticeably firm and dry for an alcohol-free Pilsner, creating a more assertive profile than the brewery's standard de-alcoholized offering.

hoppy, grassyherbal spicecrisp, bitter finish

◑ Finish

The finish turns decidedly crisp and bitter, with the Hallertau character lingering in a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The bitterness lingers longer than expected in the category, providing genuine grip without harshness.

dry, crisplingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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