Virtuous Low Alcohol
The 0.5% version of Kirkstall's flagship Virtuous, brewed gluten-free and vegan. It keeps the hop trio of Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe and with it the profile of tropical fruit, pine and citrus that defines the full-strength beer. Sold in cans; on record since 2023.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Virtuous Low Alcohol
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
About Alcohol-Free IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Alcohol-Free IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, fruity, piney character as Virtuous Low Alcohol will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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