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Hoppy Light

Gooische Bierbrouwerij
Netherlands·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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A little caramel, a malty touch and a friendly hop character: Hoppy Light is an amber, top-fermented pale ale with 0.3% ABV. The brewery calls it its second alcohol-free beer and bases it loosely on its red lager, a bridge between the alcohol-free Gooisch Licht and the amber Gooisch Rood. Brewed in Hilversum.

ABV
0.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
hoppymaltycaramel
hoppy
malty
caramel
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with a friendly hop character—herbal and slightly citrusy—followed by warm caramel undertones and a clean, grainy malt foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoppy Light

◎ Appearance

Hoppy Light presents a clear, amber-tinged body with a pale golden hue characteristic of the style. The head forms modestly but holds with fair persistence, leaving delicate traces of lacing as the beer settles. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a gentle visual presence.

amber-goldenclearmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a friendly hop character—herbal and slightly citrusy—followed by warm caramel undertones and a clean, grainy malt foundation. There is no harsh alcohol vapour; instead, the aromatic profile remains balanced and inviting, with a subtle sweetness from the grain.

hoppy, herbalcaramel notesgrainyclean

◐ Taste

On the palate, a malty sweetness enters first, rounded by gentle caramel and a light biscuit character. Mid-palate develops a moderate, well-defined bitterness from noble hops, finishing crisp and refreshing without any cloying sensation. The 40 IBU hopping is perceptible but never aggressive, allowing the malt to remain the anchor.

malty-sweetmoderate bittercrisp finishbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with a dry, slightly astringent hop edge that persists without fatigue. A whisper of caramel lingers pleasantly on the aftertaste.

dryhop-drivenrefreshing exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
76
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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