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Weismainer Flechterla Alkoholfrei

Germany·Alcohol-Free Lager
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The alcohol-free version of Weismain's Zwickel beer keeps the unfiltered cellar-beer idea at 7.1 degrees Plato and below 0.5 percent alcohol. It pours amber-gold. Light malty aromas of bread and cereal meet a gentle yeast note, followed by a fresh, restrained hop bitterness with a slightly herbal touch. The body is lighter than the full-strength Flechterla but still round, and the finish is balanced, with bread crust and a faint sweetness lingering.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
World Beer Awards
No & Low Alcohol - Lager
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (No & Low Alcohol - Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyherbalbready
malty
herbal
bready
yeasty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle, bread-forward malty notes underpinned by cereal character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weismainer Flechterla Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright amber-gold with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent, delicate lacing. The visual presentation suggests a well-crafted cellar beer despite its alcohol-free format.

amber-goldclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle, bread-forward malty notes underpinned by cereal character. A subtle yeast presence emerges from the unfiltered nature of the beer, adding a soft herbal edge. The hop contribution remains restrained, lending only a whisper of floral spice rather than assertive aromatics.

bread crustcerealherbal yeastrestrained hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters with soft malt sweetness and a round, structured body that belies the reduced alcohol. Mid-palate brings a gentle, slightly herbal hop bitterness that cleanses without aggression, finishing with balanced acidity. The 22 IBU sits comfortably in support rather than domination, allowing malty depth to remain the focus.

soft malt sweetnessbalanced bitternessherbal hopround body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with bread crust and faint malt sweetness lingering gently on the palate. A light, refreshing quality persists without harshness or flat character.

bread notesbalanced sweetnessclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Weismainer Flechterla Alkoholfrei

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Weismainer Flechterla Alkoholfrei

About Alcohol-Free Lager

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What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

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