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Leffe Ruby 0.0%

Belgium·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Leffe Ruby 0.0% is the first alcohol-free abbey beer to be combined with red fruit. Light, mild and very aromatic, it tastes refreshing and slightly spicy. The aroma brings clove, raspberries, strawberries and citrus, floral and woody notes, with subtle hints of rosewood. 0.0% ABV. Serve it at 5 °C.

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
fruitycloveberry
fruity
clove
berry
citrusy
floral
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced red fruit notes—raspberry and strawberry dominate—layered over warm clove and spice.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leffe Ruby 0.0%

◎ Appearance

Leffe Ruby 0.0% presents a pale amber hue with reddish undertones, characteristic of its ruby designation. The beer displays good clarity with a fine, persistent head that forms a delicate white collar. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the glass.

pale amber with red tonesclearfine persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced red fruit notes—raspberry and strawberry dominate—layered over warm clove and spice. Citrus and subtle woody accents emerge in the middle, with delicate floral and rosewood hints providing complexity. The overall bouquet is inviting and aromatic without heaviness, clearly showcasing the fruit-forward character despite the absence of alcohol.

raspberry, strawberryclove and spicecitrus and floralwoody undertones

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light, refreshing sweetness balanced by berry fruit character and a restrained hoppy bitterness. Mid-palate develops warming spice notes with continued red fruit presence, while subtle citrus adds brightness. The finish remains clean and dry, with moderate bitterness and a lingering hint of clove that prevents the profile from becoming cloying.

light and refreshingberry-forwardbalanced bitternessclove spice

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and medium-length, with the spice notes gradually fading into a dry, mildly bitter aftertaste. The red fruit character persists gently without overwhelming, leaving a clean palate ready for another sip.

crisp finishdry aftertastemedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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