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No Buzz

Australia·Alcohol-Free Red Ale
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No Buzz is the alcohol-free counterpart to The Buzz, the red ale Hop Nation brewed as its second beer. It pours a paler amber than the ruby original. The malt bill is kept as rich as the recipe allows, giving caramel, toffee and a biscuity note. Australian hops add citrus, while American varieties bring peach and pine. The body is lighter and brighter than the full-strength beer, with a soft carbonation, and the finish is dry with a moderate bitterness.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelpeachpiney
caramel
peach
piney
citrusy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel and toffee malt notes, underpinned by a subtle biscuity character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for No Buzz

◎ Appearance

No Buzz presents a pale amber hue, noticeably lighter than its full-strength sibling The Buzz. The beer displays good clarity with a fine, persistent head supported by soft carbonation that creates a delicate mousse rather than aggressive bubbling. Lacing clings gently to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale amberclearfine headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel and toffee malt notes, underpinned by a subtle biscuity character. Australian hops contribute bright citrus notes, while American varieties bring distinct peach and pine aromatics that balance the sweet malt foundation without overwhelming it.

carameltoffeecitruspeachpine

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with caramel and biscuity malt providing body and sweetness. The mid-palate reveals peach and citrus from the hop blend, while piney notes add structural complexity. A moderate bitterness emerges toward the finish, providing balance without harshness, and the overall impression remains crisp and dry despite the alcohol-free format.

drymalty sweetnesscitrus-forwardmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with peach and pine notes persisting alongside a gently assertive bitterness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, without the heaviness sometimes associated with low-alcohol ales.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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