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Lowa Trolls

Belgium·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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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
<0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
Brussels Beer Challenge
Speciality Beer: Alcohol-free
★Bronze — Brussels Beer Challenge (Speciality Beer: Alcohol-free)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyfloralcitrusy
hoppy
floral
citrusy
bready
clean
sour
Aroma
The nose leads decisively with Edelpilsen character: floral and citrus notes emerge from the Motueka hops, creating a fresh and inviting profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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