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Aurora 030 Blond

Netherlands·Alcohol-Free Blonde Ale
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Melon and peach meet a fine bitterness in this alcohol-free blond. It is a top-fermented, fruity beer, dry-hopped with Simcoe and Mosaic, the same hops as in Pandora. At 0.30% ABV it winks at Utrecht's 030, and it is the alcohol-free sibling of Pandora, made for anyone who wants a craft beer without the alcohol.

ABV
0.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
fruitypeachhoppy
fruity
peach
hoppy
resinous
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright stone fruit notes—ripe peach and melon dominate the initial impression, underscored by the resinous character of Simcoe and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aurora 030 Blond

◎ Appearance

Aurora 030 presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintain the foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright stone fruit notes—ripe peach and melon dominate the initial impression, underscored by the resinous character of Simcoe and Mosaic hops. A subtle herbaceous quality and clean malt backbone support the fruity aromatics without overwhelming them, creating a balanced and approachable bouquet.

peachmelonresinous hopherbaceous

◐ Taste

On the palate, fruity sweetness meets a well-defined dry-hop bitterness that sits at the forefront without excess heat. The mid-palate reveals layers of peach and stone fruit with a crisp, clean backbone that emphasizes the beer's refreshing character. The finish is dry and mineral-driven, with lingering hop bitterness that complements rather than dominates.

fruity entrycrisp mouthfeeldry bitternessmineral

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately dry, with the hop bitterness fading gracefully into a subtle fruit whisper. The finish length is moderate, leaving a refreshing quality that invites another sip without fatigue.

drymoderate lengthclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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