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Upside Dawn

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A golden ale built for lightness rather than impact: 15 bitterness units, the lowest of the core range. Organic malts from the US and Germany meet a combination of English and traditional American hops, giving earthy and floral aromas against a citrus edge. It is crafted to remove gluten, though the brewery notes it is fermented from gluten-containing grains and the residual content cannot be verified. Silver at the New York International Beer Competition.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
World Beer Awards
Pale
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (Pale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthyfloralcitrusy
earthy
floral
citrusy
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with earthy undertones from the organic malt foundation, complemented by delicate floral notes that emerge from the English and American hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Upside Dawn

◎ Appearance

Upside Dawn presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a luminous quality characteristic of well-crafted pale ales. The head forms modestly but holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is crisp and even throughout, creating a clean visual presentation.

bright goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with earthy undertones from the organic malt foundation, complemented by delicate floral notes that emerge from the English and American hop blend. Subtle citrus notes—reminiscent of light lemon zest—edge around the more grounding hop character, creating a balanced aromatic profile. The overall impression is restrained and inviting rather than aggressive.

earthy hopsfloralcitrus zestorganic malt

◐ Taste

Entry is light and clean, allowing the subtle interplay of malt sweetness and hop bitterness to unfold. Mid-palate develops a faint earthiness with persistent floral impressions, while the measured 15 IBUs deliver a soft, lingering bitterness without harshness. The finish remains crisp and refreshing, with a gentle hoppy character that doesn't overwhelm the delicate malt base.

soft bitternesslight bodybalancedclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and brisk, with the bitterness fading gracefully into a citrus-tinged aftertaste. Refreshment lingers without any cloying sweetness, making this a highly drinkable low-alcohol expression.

dryrefreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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