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🌍 United States · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 99 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

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
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
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very light and crisp.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Nonetheless

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Nonetheless

About Alcohol-Free Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

Alcohol-Free Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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