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Wittinger Alkoholfrei

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🌍 Germany · Alcohol-Free Pilsner · One of 28 Alcohol-Free Pilsners in hopIQ

Wittinger Alkoholfrei is brewed as a full pils at 11.8 °P and only then has its alcohol removed in a gentle process developed for it. The dealcoholisation leaves the hop bitterness intact: 26 IBU from Hallertau bittering and aroma hops, which also bring herbal, lightly spicy notes. The nose is fruity and aromatic, the pale malt gives a light, bready base, and the finish stays balanced, with the bitterness lingering clearly.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very light and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
herbal
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wittinger Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, stable collar with good lacing. Carbonation is crisp and persistent, with a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale strawbrilliant claritystable headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, fruity notes—green apple and citrus—layered over herbal and lightly spicy Hallertau character. A clean, bready malt foundation provides gentle support without heavy grain presence. The overall aromatics remain fresh and inviting, with no solvent or off-notes typical of dealcoholized beers.

fruity, citrus-forwardherbal spicebready Malz baseclean, fresh

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and light, with the bready malt character establishing a soft, pale foundation. The mid-palate showcases the full expression of Hallertau bitterness—26 IBU—delivering distinct herbal and spicy notes that remain intact despite dealcoholization. The beer maintains good body and balance; the bitterness is present and lingering without becoming harsh or one-dimensional.

hoppy bitternessherbal, spicybready, light-bodiedwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a clear, dry bitter edge that persists into the aftertaste. The herbal notes linger pleasantly, leaving a refreshing, clean sensation without astringency.

dry, bitter persistenceherbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wittinger Alkoholfrei

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

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Wittinger Alkoholfrei

About Alcohol-Free Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, bitter, herbal character as Wittinger Alkoholfrei will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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