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Ana Hop

Belgium·Alcohol-Free Lager
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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
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze Medal · 2023
BBC
★Bronze Medal — BBC
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyclovefruity
citrusy
clove
fruity
hoppy
smoky
clean
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.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,spicy

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
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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