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ALC-LESS

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🌍 Australia · Alcohol-Free Pale Ale · One of 22 Alcohol-Free Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A slender build that lets the other elements come through cleanly.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
grassy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
peach

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of ALC-LESS

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with ALC-LESS

About Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same refreshing, citrusy, tropical character as ALC-LESS will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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