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Virtuous Low Alcohol

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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.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
tropicalfruitypiney
tropical
fruity
piney
citrusy
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The hop trio of Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe dominates the nose with bright tropical fruit notes—pineapple and mango—layered over clean pine resin and citrus zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Virtuous Low Alcohol

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and even throughout, creating a steady stream of bubbles that sustains the foam layer. The canned format preserves the beer's visual freshness and hop-forward character.

pale goldclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The hop trio of Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe dominates the nose with bright tropical fruit notes—pineapple and mango—layered over clean pine resin and citrus zest. Malt undertones are subtle and clean, allowing the hop aromatics to remain in sharp focus. No fermentation artifacts or off-notes interfere with the aromatic profile.

tropical fruitpinecitrus zestclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hop-forward, with tropical fruit flavors from the Mosaic and Citra hops building immediately on the palate. Mid-palate carries persistent pine and a gentle citrus bitterness that derives from the 60 IBU charge, providing structure without harshness. The low alcohol (0.5% ABV) allows these hop flavors to shine without warming the finish, and the gluten-free malz base provides a light, dry body that keeps the beer refreshing.

hop-forwardtropical and citrusclean bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and quick, with lingering pine and citrus pith notes fading cleanly within seconds. No alcohol warmth or cloying sweetness remains.

drycitrus pithquick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Alcohol-Free IPA

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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.

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