I went to the pub at the weekend, for a friend's birthday drinks. It was cold and icy, and I cycled, so it seemed like a good time to further my exploration into alcohol-free ales. I asked the corkscrew-haired, indie-chick barmaid if she had any 0% options - she thought for a bit, disappeared from view, then came back with a bottle in her hand and said this was probably the nearest thing she had. That was good enough for me...
Erdinger Alkoholfrei
What's it like? Blatantly advertised by its German makers as a post-sport isotonic drink (really!), this is actually a wheat beer that is brewed according to Bavarian Purity Law, apparently. It's clear, straw-yellow, and pours with a big head. It smells quite yeasty, to my nose at least, and is quite refreshing in a way, but mostly it is just very malty (which is not necessarily to my taste) and surprisingly gassy.
Would I drink it in a pub? Well, I did, so...
Would I drink more than one? Probably not. It's alright but a bit too malty for me. Your mileage may vary.
Would I drink it all night? No (see above).
Stats: <0.5% ABV. Calories 125 kcal/500ml. Sugar 18g/500ml. Contains vitamins B9, B12 and polyphenols. Currently £2 for a 500ml bottle in Tesco
Stars: ★★★☆☆
So, a song, In honour of Erdinger's Bavarian roots, this is Mexico by Munich's The Capitols. What popular music needs is more recorder middle eights, right?
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