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🌍 United States · Alcohol-Free Pale Ale · One of 34 Alcohol-Free Pale Ales in hopIQ

8ZERO5 is the non-alcoholic member of the 805 family, released in 2024 after more than two years of development under brewmaster Matt Brynildson. The brewery calls it a non-alcoholic blonde and set out to mirror the 805 Blonde Ale as closely as possible. It is described as crisp and refreshing; in line with that model, soft, lightly sweet cereal malt carries the profile, a gentle floral hop note sits on top, and the finish is clean and dry. The brewery gives the alcohol content only as below 0.5 percent.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A slender build that lets the other elements come through cleanly.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Pale Ale.
Hop character
floral
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 8ZERO5

◎ Appearance

8ZERO5 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is brisk and visible, sustaining modest lacing along the glass as it recedes.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy cereal malt character—approachable and slightly sweet. A gentle floral hop presence sits atop the malt foundation, offering restraint and refinement rather than assertiveness. No yeast esters or off-aromas intrude.

soft cereal maltdelicate floral hopsclean aroma

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with lightly sweet malt providing the core structure. Mid-palate maintains that gentle sweetness without cloying, while the floral hop note weaves through as a balancing thread. Bitterness is subdued—around 40 IBU but integrated smoothly, never sharp.

light, crisp palategentle malt sweetnesssoft hop balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with residual malt sweetness fading quickly into a dry, refreshing closure. Aftertaste is brief and leaves no astringency or harshness.

clean finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 8ZERO5

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 8ZERO5

About Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, crisp, refreshing character as 8ZERO5 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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