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Sportzot

Belgium·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Malt notes come with a fruity, spicy aroma and a delicate bitter aftertaste: Sportzot is a bright, sparkling golden blond with just 0.4%. It starts from Brugse Zot Blond, brewed with four malts and two aromatic hops, and a filtering technique takes the alcohol out naturally. De Halve Maan launched it in June 2018 as the first Belgian alcohol-free speciality beer.

ABV
0.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicymalty
fruity
spicy
malty
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with fruity and spicy notes that emerge from the blend of four malts and dual aromatic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sportzot

◎ Appearance

Sportzot presents a bright, clear golden-blonde hue with excellent transparency. The beer displays crisp white carbonation and forms a fine, stable head with good retention and lacing. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed pale ale.

golden-blondecrystal clearfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fruity and spicy notes that emerge from the blend of four malts and dual aromatic hops. Delicate malt character underpins the bouquet, offering a gentle sweetness alongside subtle citrus and herbal undertones. The aroma is vibrant yet restrained, befitting its alcohol-free character.

fruity estersspice and herbslight malt sweetnesscitrus notes

◐ Taste

Entry is light and clean, with an immediate fruity character and mild spice complexity developing across the palate. The malt foundation provides subtle sweetness and body without heaviness, while the 40 IBU bitterness emerges as a delicate backdrop rather than an aggressive force. Finish transitions to a crisp, dry aftertaste with lingering hoppy dryness.

balanced fruitdelicate spiceclean malt sweetnessrefined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste that invites another sip. The beer fades cleanly without any cloying sweetness or harsh alcohol burn, leaving the palate refreshed and ready.

dry aftertasterefreshingmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
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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