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Tall Tales Zero

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Citrus leads, with grapefruit and pineapple out front, while mango and passion fruit add sweet and tangy tropical fruit. A light, biscuity malt backbone brings gentle sweetness against hop-forward bitterness. This is the alcohol-free version of Tall Tales Pale Ale, at 0.5%, with the same bold, juicy hop flavours.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
fruity
juicy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive citrus notes—grapefruit and pineapple dominate the foreground, backed by mango and passionfruit that add a sweet, tangy tropical dimension.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tall Tales Zero

◎ Appearance

Tall Tales Zero presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that settles into a delicate lace. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a clean, appetizing visual profile typical of the pale ale style.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive citrus notes—grapefruit and pineapple dominate the foreground, backed by mango and passionfruit that add a sweet, tangy tropical dimension. Beneath the fruit, gentle biscuity malts provide a subtle sweetness, while noble hops contribute a dry, herbal complexity without harshness.

grapefruit, pineappletropical fruitbiscuitdry hop

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bright citrus and juicy tropical notes, followed by a clean, malty mid-palate that offers light biscuit sweetness. The hop-forward bitterness emerges as the defining character—crisp and persistent—balancing the fruit and malt in a refreshing, well-proportioned whole.

citrus-drivenhop bitternessjuicy tropicallight malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with lingering hop bitterness and citrus notes fading gradually into the aftertaste. The low alcohol passes imperceptibly, leaving a clean, refreshing conclusion.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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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