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Faux

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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An alcohol-free pale ale made to satisfy the need for hops. It is generously hopped with Motueka and Citra and finished with lime. That gives zesty lime and citrus peel up front with a touch of tropical fruit. Oats, Munich malt and crystal rye in the grist add bready, faintly caramel notes and some body. Light, brisk and refreshing, with a dry, citrusy finish.

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

AWARDS

Silver · 2022
Scottish Beer Awards
Best Low or No Alcohol
★Silver — Scottish Beer Awards (Best Low or No Alcohol)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppybready
citrusy
hoppy
bready
tropical
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with zesty lime and citrus peel, courtesy of the generous Motueka and Citra hopping.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faux

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as you drink. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, true to the pale ale style.

pale goldenbright, clearcrisp carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with zesty lime and citrus peel, courtesy of the generous Motueka and Citra hopping. Beneath sits a faint tropical fruit character—passionfruit and stone fruit notes emerge on closer inspection. Supporting these are subtle bready and caramel undertones from the oats, Munich malt, and crystal rye, keeping the profile balanced and approachable.

lime, citrus peeltropical fruitbready, caramel maltnoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and zesty, with lime and citrus leading the charge. The mid-palate reveals gentle bready and faintly caramel sweetness from the malt bill, adding modest body and depth. Bitterness is restrained—forty IBU remain in the background as a dry, citrus-driven frame rather than a dominating force.

citrus forwardbread, subtle carameldry bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with citrus notes lingering pleasantly on the palate. It closes clean, leaving no cloying sweetness or harsh edge—just a refreshing, brisk aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, citrusclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
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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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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