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Lowa Trolls

Brasserie Dubuisson
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🌍 Belgium · Alcohol-Free Pale Ale · One of 37 Alcohol-Free Pale Ales in hopIQ

Lowa Trolls joined the Trolls range in March 2025 as Dubuisson's first alcohol-free beer. It reaches its 0.3% through a special yeast and a slow fermentation, and the brewery adds neither sugar nor sweeteners to make up for the missing alcohol. The filtered blond is brewed from a malt blend, water and hops added to the boil, Motueka among them. It pours bright gold under a sparkling white, creamy head. Hops lead the nose with floral and citrus notes; the palate pairs a lasting bitterness with light sweetness, a touch of acidity and faint biscuit malt.

ABV
0.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
Brussels Beer Challenge
Speciality Beer: Alcohol-free
★Bronze — Brussels Beer Challenge (Speciality Beer: Alcohol-free)
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
Moderate bitterness.
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
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
sour

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lowa Trolls

◎ Appearance

Lowa Trolls presents a bright golden hue, filtered to crystalline clarity. A sparkling white head forms with impressive density and clings to the glass in fine lacing, suggesting careful carbonation and proper conditioning despite the minimal alcohol content.

bright goldcrystalline claritycreamy white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads decisively with Edelpilsen character: floral and citrus notes emerge from the Motueka hops, creating a fresh and inviting profile. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics lies a faint suggestion of biscuit malt, grounding the composition without overwhelming the delicate balance.

floral hopscitrus notesbiscuit maltclean and fresh

◐ Taste

The palate demonstrates remarkable complexity for an alcohol-free expression. A lasting bitterness anchors the entry, paired with restrained sweetness and a touch of acidity that keeps the beer lithe and refreshing. The biscuit malt foundation provides subtle body without heaviness, allowing the hop character to persist through the mid-palate.

lasting bitternesslight sweetnesscitrus aciditydelicate malt body

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a dry, hop-driven fade that lingers pleasantly without becoming astringent. A clean departure leaves the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

dry finishhop persistenceclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lowa Trolls

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 Lowa Trolls

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 hoppy, bitter, floral character as Lowa Trolls will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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