Rothaus

That heritage comes with responsibilities. Rothaus brews strictly according to the Reinheitsgebot, the German beer purity law dating to 1516. Only water, malt, hops, and yeast. No shortcuts, no adjuncts, no compromises.

The water deserves special mention. Rothaus draws from springs in the Black Forest, some of Germany's purest and softest brewing water. Summer barley malt from near Lake Constance and aromatic hops from Tettnang and Hallertau complete the ingredient list.

Their alcohol-free range applies the same standards. The Tannenzäpfle Alkoholfrei pilsner uses a careful steam-under-vacuum process to remove alcohol while preserving the distinctive aromas that make Rothaus recognisable. The Hefeweizen Alkoholfrei offers wheat beer character for those preferring something fuller.

Both AF beers sit below 0.5% ABV, maintaining the crisp, clean profile that makes German pilsner and wheat beer benchmarks for their styles.

UK availability comes through specialist importers like German Drinks. It's a narrow route into the country, which keeps Rothaus relatively niche here, though its reputation in Germany needs no introduction.