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Ghost Ship Alcohol Free

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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The 0.5% member of the Ghost Ship family is fermented in full like the regular pale ale; only afterwards is the alcohol taken out by reverse osmosis. That keeps the fermentation flavours in place: elderflower on the nose, citrus and gooseberry on the palate and a touch of rye spice. Pale ale, cara and rye crystal malt give biscuity notes, and Citra leads a blend of British and American hops into a citrus finish. In the range since 2018.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2019
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards
No and Low Alcohol Pale
Gold · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, East)
Keg Non-Alcoholic & Low ABV
Gold · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Keg Non-Alcoholic & Low ABV
★Gold — World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards (No and Low Alcohol Pale)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, East) (Keg Non-Alcoholic & Low ABV)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfloralhoppy
citrusy
floral
hoppy
malty
bready
berry
Aroma
Elderflower leads the nose with delicate floral sweetness, followed by bright citrus and green gooseberry notes.
also:spicy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ghost Ship Alcohol Free

◎ Appearance

A clear, pale golden body with bright clarity and modest carbonation. The head forms with modest volume and dissipates gradually, leaving intermittent lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is refreshingly translucent and inviting.

pale goldenclearmoderate head

◌ Aroma

Elderflower leads the nose with delicate floral sweetness, followed by bright citrus and green gooseberry notes. The blend of British and American hops contributes a layered aromatic profile without aggressive hop character. Subtle spice from the rye crystal malts provides a soft, underlying complexity.

elderflowercitrusgooseberryfloral spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with biscuity malt from pale ale and cara malts, grounding the flavor in soft, grainy sweetness. Citrus and gooseberry follow through mid-palate, while the rye spice adds a gentle peppery edge. The 40 IBU bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, finishing with a clean citrus snap rather than harshness.

biscuity maltscitrus forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with lingering citrus notes from the Citra-led hop blend. The aftertaste remains clean without residual sweetness or alcohol burn, making for a refreshingly dry conclusion.

citrus finishdryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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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About Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

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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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