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Weihenstephaner Helles Alkoholfrei

Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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This alcohol-free Helles is given its full maturation time before the alcohol is removed by vacuum falling-film evaporation, a method the brewery developed with the Technical University of Munich in the 1990s. Wheat malt joins the barley malt in the grist. It shines brilliant gold under a fine-pored head, and the nose is pleasantly spicy. On the palate that spiciness returns over a soft malt base, joined by a finely integrated hop note; the body is light and the finish brisk and refreshing.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicywheatmalty
spicy
wheat
malty
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pleasant spiciness that draws from the interplay of barley and wheat malts with noble hop varieties.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weihenstephaner Helles Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with exceptional clarity and bright light transmission. A fine-pored, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation characteristic of a carefully crafted lager.

brilliant goldfine-pored headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pleasant spiciness that draws from the interplay of barley and wheat malts with noble hop varieties. Beneath the aromatic spice lies a clean, grainy malted grain character without harsh or fusty notes. The overall impression is restrained and balanced, inviting without overwhelming.

spicy noble hopsclean grainwheat-barley blend

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a soft, approachable malt base built from both barley and wheat, followed by the return of spicy hop notes mid-palate. The integration is seamless, with finely tuned bitterness (20 IBU) providing structure without harshness. Light body and crisp mineral character prevent any sense of flatness or thinness despite the alcohol reduction.

soft malt basespicy hop presencecrisp mineral structure

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and refreshing, with clean hop bitterness fading into a dry, grainy aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or alcohol-removal artifacts linger.

brisk, dryclean departure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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