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Windstill Irish Red

Switzerland·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Fine roasted aromas and a malty body with light malty sweetness meet a mild bitterness in this unfiltered alcohol-free take on Irish Red Ale. Vienna and caramel malt carry Cascade, Centennial and Mosaic hops, and the beer stays at no more than 0.5 % ABV from a 4.8° Plato wort. It has been part of Kitchen Brew's Windstill range since November 2021.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
roastedmaltycaramel
roasted
malty
caramel
hoppy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt character—toasted bread and subtle burnt sugar notes dominate.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Windstill Irish Red

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a warm amber hue with a light copper tone, characteristic of Vienna and caramel malt influence. Unfiltered, it carries a soft haze that catches the light pleasantly. The head forms with modest persistence, displaying fine lacing on the glass as it recedes.

amber-copperunfiltered, hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt character—toasted bread and subtle burnt sugar notes dominate. Vienna malt brings warmth and depth, underpinned by gentle caramel sweetness. Cascade, Centennial and Mosaic hops add a restrained citrus and herbal layer that complements rather than challenges the malt foundation.

roasted malttoasted breadcaramelcitrus-herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with roasted and caramel flavours establishing themselves immediately. Mid-palate carries a light sweetness that feels natural rather than cloying, while the modest 28 IBUs provide a mild, clean bitterness that frames the malt without dominating. The hop profile emerges subtly on the finish, adding a citric edge that lifts the overall impression.

roasted grainmalty sweetnessmild bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a dry turn that prevents any residual sweetness from lingering. A faint citrus note trails the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry, crispclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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

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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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