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ALC-LESS

Australia·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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A non-alcoholic take on the Australian Pacific Ale, brewed with a yeast strain that forms almost no alcohol during fermentation, so the beer stays below 0.5 % ABV without the alcohol being removed afterwards. Mosaic, Motueka, Simcoe, Citra and Spalter Select go into the brew, finished with a cold dry hop. The aroma shows passionfruit and apricot with lime and a grassy edge, and the beer finishes light and refreshing with around 30 IBU.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
citrusytropicalgrassy
citrusy
tropical
grassy
hoppy
peach
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant passionfruit and apricot character, complemented by fresh lime and a subtle grassy background.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for ALC-LESS

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, producing a delicate Schaumkleiden that clings to the glass walls with each sip. The beer presents as bright and inviting despite its minimal alcohol content.

pale goldenclearfine headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant passionfruit and apricot character, complemented by fresh lime and a subtle grassy background. The five-hop blend—Mosaic, Motueka, Simcoe, Citra, and Spalter Select—creates a layered, fruity expression typical of noble and modern aromatics. Cold dry hopping amplifies the hop character without harshness.

passionfruit, apricotcitrus, limegrassynoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate is light and refreshing, with tropical fruit notes carrying through the entry and mid-palate. The 30 IBU bitterness arrives with restraint, balancing peach and citrus notes without overwhelming. A subtle malz base provides structure while remaining clean and crisp on the tongue.

tropical fruitlight-bodiedmoderate bitternesspeach, citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is dry, bright, and refreshing, with lingering citrus and a gentle herbal-grassy fade. Bitterness recedes cleanly, leaving the palate crisp and inviting of another sip.

drycitrus fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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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