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A non-alcoholic lager at 0.5 percent, pouring clear pale gold under a fluffy white head. Light malt sweetness sits at the centre, reading as bread crust with a touch of honey, and a subtle hop bitterness closes it out. The body is slender and the carbonation snappy, so the finish stays clean and dry rather than syrupy. A grainy note and a faint herbal edge linger briefly.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
honey
herbal
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with light, grainy Malz character and subtle herbal notes that suggest restrained noble hop use.
also:grassy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Working Lunch

◎ Appearance

Working Lunch presents a clear pale gold hue under a fluffy white head that demonstrates good retention and lacing. The carbonation is visibly snappy, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body. The overall impression is bright and inviting, befitting a sessionable lager.

pale goldfluffy white headcrystal clearlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with light, grainy Malz character and subtle herbal notes that suggest restrained noble hop use. A gentle honey sweetness emerges beneath, adding softness without cloying. The overall aromatic profile is understated and clean, typical of well-executed non-alcoholic lagers.

grainy Malzherbal hopsdelicate honeycrisp and restrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bread crust and light Malz sweetness, quickly balanced by a dry, clean malt body. Honey notes drift through the mid-palate, while a subtle hop bitterness provides definition without aggression. The finish remains crisp and free from the syrupy character sometimes found in alcohol-free brews.

bread crustdry Malz sweetnessgentle bitternessclean and balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with a brief grainy and herbal lingering note that fades quickly. No cloying residue remains, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

dry and crispshort grainy fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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