Bayreuther Hell Alcohol-Free is the non-alcoholic pale lager from the Bayreuther Brewery, which has been brewing according to the Purity Law since 1857 in Upper Franconia, one of the regions with the highest beer density in the world. For the non-alcoholic enjoyment, the brewers developed a special process that combines the advantages of stopped fermentation and gentle dealcoholization: One batch is brewed with the brewery's own lager yeast as Bayreuther Hell and then gently freed from alcohol, while in a second batch the fermentation is stopped prematurely, and both batches are then blended and filtered together, as is known from winemaking. This preserves the aroma of Bayreuther Hell, with an alcohol content of less than 0.5% vol., an original gravity of 6.8 °P, and 17 IBU. Brewed from water, barley malt, and hops, the beer appears sunny yellow to golden yellow and clear, with a fine, snow-white foam crown, and on the nose with a subtle, slightly grainy malt note. On the palate, a soft start follows with mild malt sweetness, finely spicy hop notes, and a refreshingly drinkable, slender body that does not turn bitter. Bottled in the 0.5-liter reusable bottle, it contains gluten-containing grains and pairs well with snacks, poultry, and salad.
