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Mind Ya Head

Australia·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Mind Ya Head was Hop Nation's first alcohol-free beer, built as an extra pale ale with a focus on Australian hops. It is dry hopped with Simcoe, Vic Secret and Galaxy, which bring citrus and tropical fruit with passionfruit, pineapple and a faint pine note. It pours pale straw and slightly hazy under a steady white head. A light malt base keeps the body lean, and the bitterness stays moderate and balanced against the fruit. The finish is dry and refreshing.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
piney
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit esters lifted by the trio of Australian hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mind Ya Head

◎ Appearance

Mind Ya Head presents a pale straw colour with a slight haze that speaks to the dry-hop regime. A steady white head forms on the pour and holds with moderate persistence, laying down a clean collar of lacing as the beer is drunk. The carbonation is brisk and visible, supporting the lean, refreshing character.

pale strawslightly hazywhite headclean lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit esters lifted by the trio of Australian hops. Passionfruit and pineapple dominate the mid-range, with a faint pine resin note adding structure underneath. The Malz foundation is light and clean, allowing the hop character to breathe without sweetness or adjunct interference.

tropical fruitpassionfruitcitruspine resin

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and snappy, the Simcoe, Vic Secret and Galaxy hops landing with a rounded bitterness that avoids harshness. The palate stays lean and fruity—pineapple and citrus zest persist through the mid-palate without weight. Bitterness sits moderate and balanced, never dominating but always present, ensuring a clean break from any residual sweetness.

dry entrytropical hopsbalanced bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with the bitterness ebbing into a lingering citrus and pine aftertaste. Refreshment is immediate, leaving no cloying sensation despite the alcohol-free format.

dry finishcitrus aftertastecrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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

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.

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