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Ray of Light

Denmark·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Ray of Light is an alcohol-free ale, pale, fresh and easy to drink. A mild malt profile balances a discreet hop aroma, and the soft taste has a fresh, simple character. It is brewed with barley malt, wheat malt, sugar and hops, and it is made for those who want the taste of beer with less alcohol and fewer calories.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is understated and approachable, leading with soft malt notes and a gentle hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ray of Light

◎ Appearance

Ray of Light presents a pale golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean, inviting visual presentation typical of the style.

pale goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is understated and approachable, leading with soft malt notes and a gentle hop character. Subtle citrus undertones emerge without asserting themselves, creating a balanced, fresh impression that emphasizes drinkability over aromatic intensity.

soft maltdiscreet hopsgentle citrusfresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, light malt foundation that avoids heaviness despite the use of barley and wheat malts. A mild bitterness arrives mid-palate, balanced by the slightly sweet grain backbone, and finishes crisp without lingering harshness.

smooth malt entrymild bitternessgrain sweetnesscrisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with residual freshness rather than malt or hop persistence. A lingering dryness encourages another sip without demanding attention.

clean aftertastedry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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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.

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