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Hors Sentiers Rousse sans alcool

Canada·Alcohol-Free Amber Ale
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The alcohol-free take on the house red ale, added in 2026. Malted barley, caramel malt and roasted malt give a deep amber colour and the flavour to match: toasted grain and caramel lead, a light fruitiness sits behind them, and 20 IBU is enough bitterness to keep the caramel from spreading. The body is slimmer than in the full-strength version and the finish shorter and drier.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted grain and caramel sweetness, grounded and malt-forward.
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hors Sentiers Rousse sans alcool

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with burnished copper tones, achieved through the interplay of caramel and roasted malts. The beer presents good clarity with a modest, tan-colored head that settles to a delicate ring. Carbonation is evident but restrained, supporting a light visual presence appropriate to the alcohol-free category.

deep ambercopper toneslight carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain and caramel sweetness, grounded and malt-forward. Behind these primary notes sits a subtle fruitiness that adds dimension without overwhelming the profile. The 20 IBU contribution manifests as a gentle herbal undertone that keeps the aroma from becoming one-dimensional.

toasted graincaramel maltherbal edge

◐ Taste

Entry is warm and caramel-driven, with roasted malt character providing structure and depth. The mid-palate reveals balanced bitterness that prevents the caramel from dominating, while a light fruitiness rounds the overall impression. The body is notably slim compared to full-strength variants, allowing each flavor component to register cleanly on the palate.

roasted maltbalanced bitternesscaramel-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and distinctly dry, with a residual grain-like quality fading quickly. Bitterness lingers gently without astringency, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

short finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Amber Ale

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