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Beer first, then the alcohol out
Hertog Jan was late with an alcohol-free beer. The 0.0 only reached the shelves in November 2019, years after the first 0.0 beers from other Dutch brewers.
The brewery in Arcen chose the route of brewing fully and then removing: the beer is first brewed completely, with the same grains as the Pilsener, selected hops, spring water and its own yeast, and only then is the alcohol taken out.
Brewmaster Gerard van den Broek said at the launch that a lot of work went into bringing back flavour and bitterness, because removing alcohol also removes flavour.
The bottle we have in stock
Hertog Jan Alcoholvrij Bier 0.0%
Brewed in Arcen and then dealcoholised. 30 centilitre bottle, 0.0 per cent.
€ 0,99
What happens in Arcen
- Hertog Jan 0.0 in brief
- 2019In November, Hertog Jan 0.0 comes onto the market.
- ArcenThat is where the brewery is, in Limburg.
- DealcoholisedThe beer is fully brewed; then the alcohol is removed.
- 0,0%What is on the label.
There are roughly two ways to make beer without alcohol. You can steer the fermentation so that hardly any alcohol forms, or you brew ordinary beer and then remove the alcohol afterwards. Hertog Jan does the second.
The brewery in Arcen uses the same grains as for the Pilsener, selected hops, spring water and its own yeast. The beer is fully brewed and only at the end is the alcohol removed. According to the brewery, this preserves the characteristic beer taste.
Brewmaster Gerard van den Broek said at the launch that alcohol-free is the hardest to brew: removing alcohol also removes flavour, and you have to find a way to get it back in. The brewery itself names the malty character, the spicy notes and the hop bitterness as what remains.
Removing alcohol also removes flavour; that then has to be put back.
What exactly does 0.0 mean?
In the Netherlands the rules state when alcohol-free may appear on a label. The Warenwetbesluit gereserveerde aanduidingen allows that designation at no more than 0.1 per cent alcohol. If there is more in it, up to and including 1.2 per cent, it is called low-alcohol.
The designation 0.0 does not appear separately in those rules. Brewers put it on the label themselves for beer that stays below the alcohol-free limit. Hertog Jan does so with this beer.
So look at the figure and not just the word. A beer of 0.3 per cent (you see them more and more often) may not legally call itself alcohol-free beer; that is low-alcohol beer.
With beer from abroad you also need to pay attention. Designations such as alkoholfrei or alcohol free follow the rules of the country of origin, and that limit is not set at the same point everywhere.
Alcohol-free at ’t Bockje
Besides Hertog Jan, there is much more without alcohol in Bathmen, with the current price and stock.
Frequently asked questions about Hertog Jan 0.0
Does ’t Bockje have Hertog Jan 0.0 in stock?
Yes, the 30 centilitre bottle is available immediately. The current price and stock are shown in the online shop.
How much alcohol is in Hertog Jan 0.0?
The label states 0.0 per cent. In the Netherlands the designation alcohol-free may be used at no more than 0.1 per cent alcohol; this is laid down in the Warenwetbesluit gereserveerde aanduidingen.
What is the difference between 0.0 per cent, 0.3 per cent and low-alcohol?
Alcohol-free may appear on the label at no more than 0.1 per cent alcohol. Above that limit and up to and including 1.2 per cent, it is called low-alcohol. A beer of 0.3 per cent is therefore low-alcohol and not alcohol-free beer. The designation 0.0 does not appear separately in the rules; brewers use it for beer that stays below the alcohol-free limit.
How is Hertog Jan 0.0 made?
The beer is fully brewed with the same grains as the Pilsener, selected hops, spring water and its own yeast. Then the alcohol is removed.
How long has Hertog Jan 0.0 been around?
Since November 2019.
Where is Hertog Jan brewed?
In Arcen, in Limburg.
Can I order Hertog Jan 0.0 by the crate or tray?
Call 0570 541 278 or email info@bockje.nl; we will see what can be ordered by the tray or crate.
Does ’t Bockje sell alcohol-free beer to everyone?
Wij houden ons aan NIX18 en verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar.
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- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed