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Busch NA

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🌍 United States · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 99 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

Busch NA is the non-alcoholic version of Busch, fully brewed and fermented from barley malt, cereal grains and American hops before the alcohol is removed at low temperature. It pours a clear gold with a thin off-white collar and plenty of rising bubbles. The aroma is mild and lightly sweet, with corn, soft malt and a suggestion of grassy hops. The palate is smooth and gently malty with light body and carbonation, finishing clean and only faintly bitter.

ABV
0.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very light and crisp.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Lager.
Hop character
grassy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Busch NA

◎ Appearance

Busch NA presents a clear, bright gold hue with excellent transparency. A thin off-white head forms at the pour and settles quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The beer displays vigorous carbonation with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising throughout.

clear goldthin white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and understated, offering a lightly sweet character with prominent corn and soft, bready malt notes. A subtle grassy hop presence provides mild herbaceous background without assertiveness, creating a clean and approachable aromatic profile.

corn, soft maltlightly sweetgrassy hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and gently malty with a light body that feels refreshing rather than thin. Mid-palate reveals soft grain sweetness balanced by restrained carbonation that cleanses the mouth without harshness. The finish is clean and crisp, with only a faint bitterness that does not linger.

smooth, light bodysoft grain sweetnessfaintly bitter finish

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and clean, with minimal aftertaste. Any residual bitterness fades quickly, leaving the palate dry and refreshed.

clean, drybrief finish
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Busch NA

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Busch NA

About Alcohol-Free Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

Alcohol-Free Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Lager

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