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Switch Alcohol Free Pale Ale

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Pineapple and coconut with juicy pale-ale character, light in colour and body, at just 0.5%: Switch is brewed with Sabro hops over Vienna malt, dextrin, oats, torrefied wheat and caramalt, 25 IBU. The brewery frames it as proof that small changes make a big difference, for the days you want a beer without the buzz.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicymalty
tropical
juicy
malty
hoppy
wheat
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit character—pineapple and coconut sit at the forefront, backed by the herbal and citrus notes typical of Sabro hops.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Switch Alcohol Free Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a white, fine-grained head that establishes itself briskly and holds with gentle persistence. The carbonation level is lively yet restrained, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintains a delicate lacing down the glass.

pale goldenbright and clearfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit character—pineapple and coconut sit at the forefront, backed by the herbal and citrus notes typical of Sabro hops. Beneath the hop-driven aromatics lies a clean malt foundation from the Vienna malt and torrefied wheat, with a whisper of caramel sweetness that neither dominates nor retreats.

pineapple, coconutherbal, citrus hopsclean malt baselight caramel sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and juicy, leading into a mid-palate where tropical hop oils meld with the soft, slightly sweet character of the Vienna and caramalt blend. The 25 IBUs provide a gentle, measured bitterness that balances the fruit-forward profile without overwhelming; the oats and dextrin lend a silky texture despite the light body.

juicy tropicalbalanced bitternesssoft malt sweetnesssilky mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitterness tapering gracefully and a lingering hint of pineapple and wheat grain. Despite the 0.5% ABV, the beer leaves a satisfying impression with no harsh or thin sensation.

clean, dry finishlingering tropical note
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
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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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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