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Windstill Pale Ale

Switzerland·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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A malty body with light malty sweetness and a mild bitterness in the English Pale Ale style: Kitchen Brew's full-bodied alcohol-free pale beer is filtered and brewed from Pilsner, Munich and caramel malt with Cascade hops. Part of the Windstill range since February 2021, it stays at no more than 0.5 % ABV, brewed from a 4.8° Plato wort.

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
maltycaramelhoppy
malty
caramel
hoppy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced malty sweetness backed by a gentle caramel character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Windstill Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Windstill Pale Ale presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is visible and moderate, supporting a clean, inviting visual presentation.

pale goldclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced malty sweetness backed by a gentle caramel character. Cascade hops contribute a subtle citrus and floral backdrop without dominating the profile. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, with no harsh alcohol notes despite the brewing method.

malty sweetnesscaramelcitrus, floral hops

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with a leading malt-forward character enriched by caramel and residual sweetness. A mild herbal and citrus bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, providing structure and balance without aggression. The finish is clean and crisp, leaving a pleasant hoppy dryness.

full-bodiedmalty, sweetmild bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and moderately dry, with lingering hoppy and malty notes fading gracefully. No alcohol burn or cloying sweetness intrudes.

dry, refreshingmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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

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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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