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Glug

Mash Gang
United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Masa, candied lime and a gooseberry finish give this golden cerveza-style lager a crisp yet layered character. Corn joins malted barley and wheat in the grist, with hops and yeast completing the recipe, and it is brewed to a true 0.5% ABV rather than stripped back from a full-strength beer. A modern, vegan-friendly twist on a classic style, full of flavour.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
berryfruitycitrusy
berry
fruity
citrusy
wheat
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with distinct masa and candied lime notes, creating a fresh, slightly sweet entry.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Glug

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation that generates a delicate white head with good lacing. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile typical of a well-executed lager, with no haze or suspended matter.

bright goldenclear and cleanfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinct masa and candied lime notes, creating a fresh, slightly sweet entry. Supporting the citrus character is a subtle gooseberry note with a gentle herbaceous undertone from noble hops, while the blend of malted barley and wheat contributes a soft, delicate malt foundation without heaviness.

candied limefresh and crispsubtle gooseberrylight maltz

◐ Taste

The palate is layered and nuanced despite the modest alcohol content. Corn adds a gentle sweetness and smoothness, while the candied lime and gooseberry fruit notes carry through the mid-palate with clarity. A restrained bitterness of 22 IBU provides structure and balance without dominating, finishing clean and refreshing.

layered fruitcandied sweetnessrestrained bitternesssmooth grain base

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and linear, with the gooseberry note lingering briefly on the palate. The beer closes dry and clean, with no cloying residue, leaving a refreshing sensation suited to extended drinking.

crisp and drygooseberry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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