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Kaliber
Beerlager

Kaliber

Guinness's original alcohol-free lager, launched in 1986 and still going, with a malt-forward character that sits heavier than most pale AF lagers.

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About This Drink

Kaliber has been around since 1986, which makes it one of the older alcohol-free beers in the UK market. It's brewed full-strength at St. James's Gate before the alcohol is removed, landing at 0.05% ABV. The colour is pale golden and clear, nothing dramatic. The flavour leans malt-heavy. There's caramel and a bit of toasted bread upfront, with a savoury undertone that can read as vegetal if you're paying attention. The body is fuller and slightly thicker than most AF lagers, which suits some drinkers and puts others off. Bitterness is mild and the finish is reasonably clean. It's a product of its era, made before the category got competitive, and it shows a little — but for a low-frills pub option when the alternative is sparkling water, it does the job.

Ingredients

Water, Barley malt, Hops, Lager yeast, Caramel coloring

Key Specs

Per 100ml

ABV
0.1%
Calories
20 kcal
Sugar
1.1g
Carbs
3.1g

Dietary

VEGAN

Serving

Size
330ml
Temp
4-7°C
Glass
pint glass or nonic tulip glass

Rating

6.2 (264 reviews)

Tasting Notes

Taste

SWEET MALT CARAMEL TOFFEE BURNT TOFFEE COFFEE MILD BITTERNESS

Aroma

MALTY BISCUITY CARAMEL TOASTED BREAD SAVORY VEGETAL

Character

Appearance
LIGHT YELLOW/GOLDEN CLEAR THIN OFF-WHITE HEAD
Mouthfeel
MEDIUM-BODIED SLIGHTLY VISCOUS SYRUPY TIGHT CARBONATION CRISP
Finish
CLEAN MODERATELY BITTER REFRESHING

Production

Traditional full-strength lager brewing followed by alcohol removal

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Key Specs

Per 100ml

ABV
0.1%
Calories
20 kcal
Sugar
1.1g
Carbs
3.1g

Dietary

VEGAN

Serving

Size
330ml
Temp
4-7°C
Glass
pint glass or nonic tulip glass

Rating

6.2 (264)

Tasting Notes

Taste

SWEET MALT CARAMEL TOFFEE BURNT TOFFEE COFFEE MILD BITTERNESS

Aroma

MALTY BISCUITY CARAMEL TOASTED BREAD SAVORY VEGETAL

Character

Appearance
LIGHT YELLOW/GOLDEN CLEAR THIN OFF-WHITE HEAD
Mouthfeel
MEDIUM-BODIED SLIGHTLY VISCOUS SYRUPY TIGHT CARBONATION CRISP
Finish
CLEAN MODERATELY BITTER REFRESHING

Production

Traditional full-strength lager brewing followed by alcohol removal