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Ana Hop

Lefebvre Brewery
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🌍 Belgium · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 14 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

Ana stands for "Almost No Alcohol" — 0.4 percent. The difference is in the method: Lefebvre doesn't strip the alcohol out by filtration or distillation, but uses a yeast that never produces much of it. You can taste that nothing was removed after the fact. Exotic hops and citrus on the nose, with white fruit, clove and a smoky trace from fermentation; the freshness comes from the balance of acidity and bitterness. Brewed with Belgian malt from regenerative agriculture.

ABV
0.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Bronze Medal · 2023
BBC
Bronze Medal — BBC
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Lean body.

A slender build that lets the other elements come through cleanly.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
clove
fruity
clean
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
smoky
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ana Hop

Appearance

Ana presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate density and displays stable Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass walls in fine rings as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and persistent, evident in the steady rise of fine bubbles.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and exotic hop character, layered with white stone fruit notes and a subtle clove spiciness that speaks to thoughtful fermentation. A delicate smokiness threads through the aromatics, adding depth without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no off-odors or stale character typical of some alcohol-removed beers.

citrus, exotic hopswhite fruit, clovefermentation smoke

Taste

Entry is crisp and immediately refreshing, with balanced acidity and a controlled bitterness that frames rather than overwhelms. Mid-palate develops white fruit and clove notes alongside a gentle hoppy character, supported by clean malz undertones. The interplay of tartness and restrained bitterness sustains interest without heaviness.

crisp, refreshingbalanced bitternesshoppy, fruity

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus notes fading into a subtle smoky aftertaste. Complexity trails off gently rather than abruptly, leaving a pleasant thirst-quenching sensation.

clean, drycitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ana Hop

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ana Hop

About Alcohol-Free Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

Alcohol-Free Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, clove, refreshing character as Ana Hop will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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