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Southern Summit Alcohol Free

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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The alcohol-free version of Southern Summit, declared at 0.5% and hopped with the same varieties: Summit, Citra and Idaho 7. The brewery describes plenty of grapefruit and citrus in a fresh pale ale. Orange zest and a light pine note follow from those hops. In 2026 it took gold among canned beers at the Scottish round of the independent brewers' awards.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland)
Can
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Scotland) (Can)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
piney
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright grapefruit and fresh citrus notes, driven by the Summit, Citra, and Idaho 7 hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Southern Summit Alcohol Free

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-amber hue with good transparency and a modest white head that settles to a thin collar. Carbonation is present and visible, creating a gentle effervescence that supports steady lacing on the glass. The body appears light and clean, befitting an alcohol-free pale ale.

golden-amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright grapefruit and fresh citrus notes, driven by the Summit, Citra, and Idaho 7 hop blend. Orange zest emerges in the mid-range, followed by a subtle piney undertone that adds herbal complexity. Malt remains understated, allowing the hop character to dominate without harshness.

grapefruit, citrusorange zestpine, herbaceousfresh, vibrant

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp citrus bite, maintaining the grapefruit and orange character from the aroma into the entry and mid-palate. The 40 IBU contributes a measured bitterness that sits comfortably without overwhelming; the pine note develops toward the finish. Light malt sweetness provides balance, and the low alcohol allows the hop flavors to shine clearly without any fermentation roughness.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesspine resinclean, dry

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with the herbal and piney notes lingering pleasantly on the palate. No cloying sweetness or alcoholic warmth lingers, leaving a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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