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BORN FREE

Crafty Devil Brewing
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🌍 United Kingdom · Alcohol-Free Pale Ale · One of 6 Alcohol-Free Pale Ales in hopIQ

Born Free strips nothing away except the alcohol. Four Citra variants—base Citra, Dynaboost, Cryo, and Kief—combine to deliver a proper hoppy punch that lands full in the aroma and flavour without compromise. The result is juicy and big, with all the hop character you'd expect from Crafty Devil, just without the warmth. This is a beer for the afternoon drinker who wants intensity without the climb—sessionable in body, loud in character.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Lean body.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
resinous
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BORN FREE

Appearance

Born Free presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, supporting a lively, inviting visual profile typical of the pale ale category.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with intense citrus and tropical fruit notes from the four Citra hop variants, delivering bright grapefruit zest and juicy stone fruit without any harsh alcoholic heat. A subtle resinous backbone supports the hop character, while light Malz undertones provide structure without dominating the volatile aromatics.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitresinous hopsjuicy

Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with immediate hop bite and bright citrus flavors that fill the palate with intensity. The mid-palate balances juicy, fruity hop character against a mild, biscuit-like Malz foundation, while moderate bitterness keeps the beer from becoming cloying. Finish is crisp and dry without harshness, leaving a hoppy, citrus-driven aftertaste.

bold hop charactercitrus bitelight Malz basedry finish

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively quick, with lingering citrus and resinous notes fading into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No warming alcohol or cloying sweetness remains—instead, a crisp, sessionable quality invites another sip.

drycitrus lingeringclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of BORN FREE

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 BORN FREE

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 hoppy, juicy, citrusy character as BORN FREE will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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