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United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Candy, zesty and tropical, this alcohol-free pale ale is all about the hops. A heavy-handed cold-side dose of Superdelic, Nectaron and Nelson Sauvin brings notes of red fruit, candy, ice lolly, sparkling wine and kool-style-aid. Mash Gang calls it a super modern pale ale, built to show off the best of radical southern hemisphere hops.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
Where this beer sits
Body
no reading yet
Sweetness
no reading yet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
no reading yet
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalfruity
hoppy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical and stone fruit notes—red berries, candied stone fruit, and a juicy character that recalls sparkling wine aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cult

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation throughout. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing that tracks the beer's descent. This is a visually crisp and inviting pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical and stone fruit notes—red berries, candied stone fruit, and a juicy character that recalls sparkling wine aromatics. Superdelic, Nectaron and Nelson Sauvin hops deliver layered citrus-adjacent brightness with a subtle candy-like sweetness. The overall impression is modern and zesty without rough edges.

tropical fruitred berriescandied sweetnesszesty hop profile

◐ Taste

The palate opens with those same red fruit and candy notes, creating an almost effervescent sensation akin to ice lolly or kool-aid without cloying sweetness. Moderate bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate—40 IBU expressed with restraint and precision. The finish is dry and clean, allowing the southern hemisphere hop character to linger without astringency.

red fruit, candymoderate bitternessclean, dry finishsparkling wine notes

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and dry with fading fruit notes and a gentle hoppy spice that gradually recedes. The absence of alcohol brings a lightness to the close, making this approachable and refreshing rather than weighty.

drycrisp aftertastegentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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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