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Full Sail Zero

Ireland·Alcohol-Free IPA
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Full Sail Zero is the alcohol-free counterpart to the brewery's best-selling IPA, declared at 0.5 %. Instead of filtering or boiling off the alcohol, it is fermented with a yeast that produces none; the brew is then adjusted for more body and depth and dry hopped with the same hops as the original. Citrus is the main note, and the beer is light.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest dominate the foreground.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Full Sail Zero

◎ Appearance

Full Sail Zero presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine white head that dissipates gradually, leaving thin, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout the pour, characteristic of a well-attenuated fermentation.

pale goldenclearmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest dominate the foreground. Subtle Edelhopfen character underpins the brightness, while a light, clean malt base provides gentle support without sweetness or yeasty overtones.

citrus forwardgrapefruit, lemonclean Edelhopfenminimal malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citric bite leading the palate. Mid-palate develops gentle hop bitterness—the 60 IBU is present but restrained—while the body remains light yet structured enough to balance the alcohol-free nature. Dry-hopping with the original blend delivers authentic IPA character without harshness.

citric biterestrained bitternesslight-bodieddry-hopped clarity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with lingering citrus fade and a subtle herbal dryness. No cloying sweetness or alcohol warmth intrudes.

clean finishcitrus decaydry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Alcohol-Free IPA

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What is a Alcohol-Free IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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