Gentse Strop Alcoholvrij
By Brouwerij Roman · Belgium
The 0.4% version of Gentse Strop, the blond from Brouwerij Roman in Oudenaarde: with a fruity aroma, refreshing taste and light bitterness, the brewer says. Bronze at the World Alcohol-Free Awards 2025.
At 0.4% ABV, this isn’t alcohol-free under UK guidance, which keeps the term for 0.05% or less. We list it with alcohol-free beers, as UK shops do. How UK labels work
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What is Gentse Strop Alcoholvrij?
Brouwerij Roman is a family brewery in Mater, Oudenaarde, whose history begins in 1545, it says. It launched Gentse Strop, a 6.9% blond, in 2011; the name recalls the noose-bearers of Ghent, citizens whom Emperor Charles V made wear a noose (strop) around their necks, the brewer explains. Gentse Strop Alcoholvrij is its 0.4% version.
The brewer says that with its fruity aroma, refreshing taste and light bitterness, it offers a fully-fledged alternative for those who choose alcohol-free. Its English page adds a “Delicious fresh aroma with fruity hints”. It suggests it with Flemish-style asparagus, or quesadillas with minced beef, cheddar and green pepper. It won bronze at the World Alcohol-Free Awards in 2025 and was commended in 2026.
Roman doesn’t say how it’s made, or publish its ingredients or calories. We haven’t scored it yet.
Awards
- World Alcohol-Free Awards 2025: bronze
- World Alcohol-Free Awards 2026: commended
Confirmed on the World Alcohol-Free Awards’ results pages.
Flavour Profile
A guide based on the style and Brouwerij Roman’s description (a fruity aroma, refreshing taste and light bitterness), to help you compare at a glance — not a definitive tasting.
Key facts
| Official name | Gentse Strop Alcoholvrij (the brewer’s English: Gentse Strop Alcohol-Free) |
|---|---|
| Brewery | Brouwerij Roman, Belgium |
| Style | Belgian blond; the brewer calls it its proud blonde (we file Belgian blonds with our wheat beers) |
| ABV | 0.4% ABV, Brouwerij Roman and the shops say |
| Pack | 33cl bottles, the brewer says: single bottles at The Alcohol Free Co |
| Calories | Not published by the brewer or the shops we checked |
| Ingredients | Not published |
| Allergens | Not published; check the bottle |
| Vegan | Not stated |
| Gluten | No gluten-free claim |
| How it’s made | Brouwerij Roman doesn’t say |
| Brewed | By Brouwerij Roman, which is in Mater, Oudenaarde; it doesn’t say where this beer is brewed |
| Awards | World Alcohol-Free Awards 2025: bronze; 1 more listed above |
| UK availability | Single bottles at The Alcohol Free Co |
Sources: Brouwerij Roman’s own website, the World Alcohol-Free Awards, The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker, checked October 2026. The label on the can or bottle is always the final word.
How Gentse Strop Alcoholvrij sits in the Brouwerij Roman range
| Beer | Style | ABV | Per 100ml | Unhopped score | UK status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentse Strop Alcoholvrij (this beer) | Belgian blond; the brewer calls it its proud blonde (we file Belgian blonds with our wheat beers) | 0.4% | Not published | Not yet rated | Single bottles at The Alcohol Free Co |
The Brouwerij Roman beers in our directory, checked October 2026. Scores are Unhopped ratings out of 10. Brouwerij Roman doesn’t publish calorie figures that we could find.
About Brouwerij Roman
Brouwerij Roman is a family brewery in Mater, Oudenaarde, in East Flanders, whose history begins in 1545, it says. Its alcohol-free Gentse Strop Alcoholvrij is a 0.4% blond.
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