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Unplugged Pale Ale

Germany·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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An alcohol-free Pale Ale in which fruity hop aromas meet a sweetish, malty body for a balanced result. Under 0.5% ABV and 20 IBU, made with Magnum, Monroe and Lilly hops and spelt malt. It is the first beer in the Unplugged series from Kuehn Kunz Rosen, made to show that flavour does not necessarily need alcohol.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
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
fruitymaltyhoppy
fruity
malty
hoppy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright fruity and citrus notes from the hop blend of Magnum, Monroe and Lilly, offering a clean, inviting entry.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Unplugged Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Unplugged presents a pale golden hue with good transparency and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a delicate mousse that clings softly to the glass walls. The overall brightness suggests careful brewing despite the absence of alcohol.

pale goldenclearfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright fruity and citrus notes from the hop blend of Magnum, Monroe and Lilly, offering a clean, inviting entry. Beneath this sits a gentle sweetness from the spelt malt base, adding body and depth without heaviness. The overall impression is fresh and balanced, with no fermentation artifacts or flatness.

fruity hopscitrus charactersweet maltclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pleasantly sweet maltiness anchored by the spelt grain, which brings subtle earthiness and a light, almost delicate texture. Hop bitterness arrives with moderate restraint at 20 IBU, balancing the sweetness without dominating. The finish remains refreshing and crisp, with fruity and citrus undertones carrying through to a dry, clean close.

sweet maltinesscitrus and fruitmoderate bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, fading cleanly without clinging sweetness or rough edges. A gentle hoppy dryness persists, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

clean fadehoppy dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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