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Clear Head

Bristol Beer Factory
United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free IPA
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An alcohol-free IPA at 0.5 %, brewed since 2020 together with the mental fitness charity Talk Club, which receives 5 % of sales. Citra and Mosaic give sharp citrus, apple and stone fruit; added lactose brings body and a soft, creamy sweetness, and the finish is crisp and dry. It is sold in cans and on keg and has become one of the brewery's main beers.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit—complemented by notes of green apple and subtle stone fruit from the Citra and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clear Head

◎ Appearance

Clear Head presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting glow. The head is compact and well-defined, with stable lacing that clings to the glass throughout the tasting. Fine carbonation creates a lively, persistent bead.

pale goldencrystalline clarityfine carbonationtight foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit—complemented by notes of green apple and subtle stone fruit from the Citra and Mosaic hops. Beneath lies a soft, bready malt foundation, while the lactose addition introduces a delicate creamy sweetness that rounds the overall profile without overwhelming it.

bright citrusgreen apple, stone fruitcreamy sweetnessbready malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with upfront citrus and hop character dominating the mid-palate. The lactose contributes a soft body and gentle sweetness that balances the firm 60 IBU bitterness; this interplay prevents the beer from becoming thin or harsh. The palate remains structured despite the low alcohol, with real depth from the malt and adjunct.

crisp citrus bitebalanced bitternesssoft bodydry aftertaste

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades steadily rather than trailing into astringency. Citrus notes persist briefly on the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, crispshort-lived citrus echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
86
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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