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Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 20.5%
- Bottle 3<0.5%
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Sweetness
1AppalinaOff-dry
2Be FreeOff-dry
3The SubstituteNot yet tasted
Body
1AppalinaLight body
2Be FreeLight body
3The SubstituteNot yet tasted
Acidity
1AppalinaBright acidity
2Be FreeNot assessed
3The SubstituteNot yet tasted
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3 The Substitute |
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| Taste | |||
| Record Differs | Tasted | Tasted | Research record |
| Score Differs | 79/100 |
77/100 |
Research record |
| Verdict | A light, gently fruity sparkler with green apple, pear, and citrus aromas, bright acidity, lively bubbles, and a slightly sweet finish. | Be Free's sparkling white: 0.5% ABV, 29 kcal per 100 ml, citrus and cream notes — the brand's toast-friendly bottle. | Research record |
| Flavor Differs | Green apple, Pear, Citrus | Fruit | Research record |
| Sweetness Differs | Off-dry | Off-dry | Research record |
| Body Differs | Light body | Light body | Research record |
| Acidity Differs | Bright acidity | — | Research record |
| Likeness | Acidity and bubbles give it a sparkling-wine shape; the finish leans slightly sweet rather than dry. | Sparkling in the gentle fizz more than in the wine. Soft citrus, a creamy edge, a nutty hint, light apple fruit, a little sweetness, no sharp edges. The bubbles do the closing, and it is short. | Research record |
| Alcohol & production | |||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | 0.5% | <0.5% |
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Undeclared | Undeclared |
| Product facts | |||
| Origin | Vin de France | Mosel, Germany | Germany |
| Evidence | |||
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources | 3 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-18 |