Today, we continue our tasting and review of non-alcoholic beers. This time, it's Paulaner Wheat. This is the first non-alcoholic wheat beer I've tried, and I didn't know what to expect, as I really enjoy the classic Paulaner.
Since the beer is non-alcoholic and quite mild, I decided to spice it up a bit with a dish, or more precisely, a dish called "Chilli" with rice.
The dish isn't overly complicated, but it is time-consuming. It includes ground pork and beef, tomato sauce, romaine lettuce, onion, garlic, avocado, pickled chili peppers, beans, corn, plain yogurt, and cooked parboiled rice.
As an added bonus, for those who enjoy a bit of spice, there are two hot pepper pastes to choose from. The first is a mild one made with "Chipotle" peppers, and the second is a very hot one, made with "Carolina Reaper" peppers, one of the hottest in the world.
The recipe is simple. Fry the meat in oil, add tomato sauce, beans and canned corn, spices, and stir-fry everything. That's the end of the main part.
Then, add rice, sautéed meat with toppings, sliced avocado with garlic or guacamole, chopped romaine lettuce, some pickled peppers, and yogurt to a bowl. For those who enjoy spice, and I'm one of them, add a dash of your choice of hot pepper paste. It's ready.
Paulaner wheat beer is produced in a Munich brewery whose traditions date back to 1634. Until now, I've only had Paulaner with alcohol, and I really enjoyed it among the wheat beers. And surprise, it's no different with this non-alcoholic beer.
The beer is light in color and cloudy, like most wheat beers. The ingredients are straightforward: hops, yeast, and, of course, wheat malt, which replaces the barley malt used in typical beers.
The first impression is the aroma, which is slightly fruity, even reminiscent of a banana. The taste is no different. The beer has almost no bitterness, and the overall flavor is reminiscent of a pleasant, slightly fruity drink with a hint of banana. A very pleasant experience.
I can recommend this beer to anyone who doesn't like bitterness but enjoys beers with a fruity aftertaste.
