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BORN FREE

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyjuicycitrusy
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
fruity
resinous
clean
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.
also:malty
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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