Carbon dioxide in non-alcoholic beer: what is allowed?

Due to the production process, non-alcoholic beer loses its carbon dioxide. However, the consumer expects a head of foam and the typical effervescence of beer. To achieve this, CO2 must be added. Dario Cotterchio and Felix Schennach from the Weihenstephan Research Centre discuss what is permitted when carbonating beer in Germany.

Released on 14/07/2025

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Dario Cotterchio

TUM Forschungszentrum Weihenstephan für Brau- und Lebensmittelqualität