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Axed

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Axed is the low-alcohol counterpart to Axe Edge. By the brewery's account it keeps what defines the flagship IPA, the hoppy, grapefruit-led character, while the strength is cut down to 0.5%. Its own tasting words are citrus, nectarine and refreshing, which puts grapefruit and other citrus fruit in front, with a stone-fruit note. Drinkers confirm the hoppy character and describe a thin, slightly watery finish. It belongs to the year-round core range.

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
hoppycitrusyorange
hoppy
citrusy
orange
peach
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus and grapefruit notes, underpinned by subtle stone-fruit character suggesting nectarine.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Axed

◎ Appearance

Axed presents a pale golden hue with good clarity and moderate carbonation. The head forms readily but shows only light retention, with fine bubbles dissipating gradually. The body reads clean and bright, characteristic of a well-attenuated low-alcohol ale.

pale goldenclearlight head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus and grapefruit notes, underpinned by subtle stone-fruit character suggesting nectarine. Noble hop aromatics dominate without harshness, balanced by restrained Malz undertones that avoid sweetness. The overall impression is bright and inviting.

grapefruit-forwardcitrus, nectarinenoble hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp with immediate hop bite delivering the promised grapefruit and citrus. Mid-palate remains lean, with 60 IBUs providing firm bitterness that holds center stage without overwhelming. The reduced alcohol allows hop character to emerge cleanly, though body remains noticeably light.

hoppy, assertivegrapefruit, citrus bitefirm bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and slightly watery, with hop bitterness fading quickly. Aftertaste leans dry, with minimal residual sweetness, leaving the palate refreshed but not lingering.

dry, short finishwatery aftertasterefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
75
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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