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Westheimer Pilsener Alkoholfrei

Westheimer
Germany·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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Alcohol-free, yet with the fine-bitter ('feinherb') taste of its regional Pilsener sibling, in a glass at 0.0% ABV. It comes from the family-run Westheim brewery in Marsberg, which has brewed without a break since 1862 and, since 2014, has been led in the sixth generation by brewmaster and beer sommelier Moritz Freiherr von Twickel.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
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
cleannoble hop
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with clean noble-hop character, displaying subtle floral and herbal notes typical of traditional Pilsener brewing.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Westheimer Pilsener Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine white head that displays good retention and lacing. The carbonation is brisk and visible, lending visual liveliness to the glass. The beer presents a classic Pilsner appearance despite its alcohol-free status.

pale strawbright clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean noble-hop character, displaying subtle floral and herbal notes typical of traditional Pilsener brewing. Malt comes through as a restrained, grainy foundation without sweetness. There is no yeast-driven character; the overall impression is crisp and straightforward, inviting further exploration.

noble hopsherbalclean grainfloral accent

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a dry, crisp entry supported by a measured 22 IBU bitterness that feels authentic rather than artificial. Mid-palate reveals light malt structure with a subtle sweetness that balances the noble-hop bite. The finish is lean and refreshing, with the bitterness lingering cleanly without harshness.

noble-hop bitternessdry palatelight malt bodycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, dominated by a gentle, fading hop bitterness and a clean, dry sensation. No off-flavors or residual sweetness remain.

dry aftertastehop-forward finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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