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Original 16 Zero

Great Western Brewing Company
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🌍 Canada · Alcohol-Free Pale Ale · One of 19 Alcohol-Free Pale Ales in hopIQ

The alcohol-free entry in the range, built to hold on to a malt backbone rather than to taste of nothing at all. The aroma runs citrus-forward, lemon with a touch of orange, laid over light biscuit malt, and the palate stays lightly malty with a trace of grain sweetness. Carbonation is firm, bitterness minimal, the close clean and short. The body is thin, as the style demands, but the grain character holds.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A slender build that lets the other elements come through cleanly.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Original 16 Zero

Appearance

A pale golden hue characteristic of the style, presenting bright clarity with minimal sediment. The head forms with firm carbonation, showing decent persistence and fine lacing that clings to the glass. The body reads light and transparent, allowing full visibility of the beer's structure.

pale goldenclearfirm carbonationfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes, predominantly lemon with a supporting thread of orange zest, layered over a foundation of light biscuit malt. The Edelhopfen character remains restrained, allowing the grain backbone to express itself without aggressive hop florals. There is no oxidation or off-note present; the aromatic profile stays clean and inviting.

citrus-forwardlemon and orangebiscuit maltclean

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with lightly malty grain sweetness providing structure without cloying. The mid-palate maintains this delicate balance, showcasing subtle bread-like character alongside the citrus thread from the aroma. Bitterness remains minimal, measured, and never intrusive; instead, the finish lands clean and dry without astringency.

lightly maltygrain sweetnessminimal bitternesscrisp finish

Finish

The close arrives clean and brief, with no lingering astringency or harsh edges. The grain character fades gracefully, leaving only a soft, dry impression on the palate.

cleanshort finishdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Original 16 Zero

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Original 16 Zero

About Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, light, malty character as Original 16 Zero will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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