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Nonetheless is the first non-alcoholic release from Founders, a golden beer at 0.5 percent that draws on lager styles. Pale and crystal malts with flaked corn give a smooth, bready base, and Lemondrop hops add lemon and citrus notes. Sweetness is moderate, a touch of bitterness balances it, and the finish is crisp. The brewery makes it with the same process as its regular range and treats it as the opening entry of a non-alcoholic family.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadycitrusymalty
bready
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, grainy notes from pale and crystal malts, grounded by a subtle sweetness from flaked corn.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nonetheless

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the lager style. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, creating fine lacing as it recedes. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy notes from pale and crystal malts, grounded by a subtle sweetness from flaked corn. Lemondrop hops bring forward pronounced citrus and lemon character without aggression, lending brightness to the overall profile. The aromatic expression is restrained and balanced, with no off-notes or solvent qualities.

lemon, citrusgrainy maltsclean, restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, driven by the soft malt backbone and corn adjunct. Mid-palate reveals moderate sweetness balanced by a delicate bitterness from the Lemondrop variety, preventing cloyingness. The body remains light but presents enough substance to carry flavor through the development.

smooth malt basecitrus bitternessbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with citrus notes fading cleanly. A light, lingering bitterness maintains presence without overstaying, leaving the palate refreshed.

crisp, drycitrus fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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