Hiddenseer Hell
By Hiddenseer · Germany
A German helles under 0.5% from Rügener Insel-Brauerei, on the Baltic island of Rügen, new to Dry Drinker in September 2026. It has 19 kcal per 100ml, the brewery says, and it won silver at the World Beer Awards 2026.
At under 0.5% 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 Hiddenseer Hell?
Hiddenseer is the beer range of Rügener Insel-Brauerei, a brewery in Rambin on Rügen, Germany’s largest island, in the Baltic. Markus Berberich opened it in 2015. The range is named after Hiddensee, the small island next to Rügen; nothing is brewed there. The four Hiddenseer beers under 0.5% are the Weizen, the Hell, the Pils and the Radler, all in 500ml bottles.
The brewery calls the Hell refreshing and easy-drinking; Dry Drinker describes a bright golden beer with mild grain and malt and subtle floral hops. The brewery says its Hiddenseer beers are brewed with floor-malted barley, fermented in open vessels and matured in the bottle. Dry Drinker says the alcohol is gently removed after fermentation, and the brewery’s FAQ says its dealcoholisation plant uses vacuum distillation, though it doesn’t name the Hiddenseer beers.
Per 100ml it has 19 kcal and 0.3g of sugars, about 95 kcal a 500ml bottle; the brewery gives exactly the same figures for the Pils. It contains barley, so it isn’t gluten-free, and the brewery makes no vegan claim for it, though its FAQ says German beers are vegan, as German beer law rules out animal products such as gelatine and isinglass. It won silver in the No & Low Alcohol lager class at the World Beer Awards 2026. Dry Drinker had it in stock on 28 October 2026, from £23.72 for six bottles. We haven’t scored it yet.
Awards
- World Beer Awards 2026: silver, No & Low Alcohol (lager)
From the World Beer Awards 2026 winners list, published in August 2026 (the awards’ own site hadn’t posted the results when we checked).
Flavour Profile
A guide based on the style and the brewery’s and Dry Drinker’s descriptions (mild grain and malt, subtle floral hops), to help you compare at a glance — not a definitive tasting.
Nutrition
| Typical values | Per 100ml | Per 500ml bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 81 kJ / 19 kcal | about 405 kJ / 95 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4g | about 17g |
| of which sugars | 0.3g | about 1.5g |
| Protein | 0.4g | about 2g |
| Salt | 0.01g | about 0.05g |
Per-100ml figures from the brewery’s website, checked October 2026. Per-pack figures are our own sums from the 100ml figures. The brewery doesn’t give a fat figure.
Key facts
| Official name | Hiddenseer Hell Alkoholfrei, as the brewery names it. Dry Drinker sells it as Hiddenseer Hell Alcohol Free German Helles |
|---|---|
| Brewery | Hiddenseer, Germany |
| Style | Helles lager |
| ABV | Under 0.5% ABV: the brewery lists it as “Alkoholfrei / < 0,5 Vol.-%” |
| Pack | 500ml bottles: cases of 6, 12 or 24 at Dry Drinker |
| Calories | 19 kcal per 100ml; about 95 per 500ml bottle |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4g per 100ml |
| Sugar | 0.3g per 100ml |
| Ingredients | Brewing water, floor-malted barley, hops and yeast, as the brewery lists them |
| Allergens | Barley (cereals containing gluten) |
| Vegan | Not stated for this beer, though the brewery’s FAQ says German beers are vegan |
| Gluten | Not gluten-free: it’s brewed with barley |
| How it’s made | Brewed with floor-malted barley, fermented in open vessels and matured in the bottle, the brewery says. Its FAQ says its dealcoholisation plant uses vacuum distillation, though it doesn’t name the Hiddenseer beers |
| Brewed | By Rügener Insel-Brauerei in Rambin, on the Baltic island of Rügen, Germany |
| Awards | World Beer Awards 2026: silver, No & Low Alcohol (lager) |
| UK availability | In stock at Dry Drinker |
Sources: the brewery’s website, the World Beer Awards 2026 winners list and Dry Drinker, checked October 2026. The label on the can or bottle is always the final word.
How Hiddenseer Hell sits in the Hiddenseer range
| Beer | Style | ABV | Per 100ml | Unhopped score | UK status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiddenseer Weizen | German wheat beer (Weizen) | <0.5% | 32 kcal | 7.8 | In stock at Dry Drinker |
| Hiddenseer Hell (this beer) | Helles lager | <0.5% | 19 kcal | Not yet rated | In stock at Dry Drinker |
| Hiddenseer Pils | Pilsner | <0.5% | 19 kcal | Not yet rated | In stock at Dry Drinker |
| Hiddenseer Radler | Radler: half alcohol-free beer, half lemon soft drink | <0.5% | 28 kcal | Not yet rated | In stock at Dry Drinker |
The Hiddenseer beers in our directory, checked October 2026. Scores are Unhopped ratings out of 10.
About Hiddenseer
Hiddenseer is the beer range of Rügener Insel-Brauerei, an independent brewery in Rambin on the Baltic island of Rügen, which Markus Berberich opened in 2015. It’s named after Hiddensee, the small island next door. Four of its beers are under 0.5%: a Weizen, a Hell, a Pils and a Radler.
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