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St-Ambroise Minim Pale Ale

Canada·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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The non-alcoholic tribute to the house Pale Ale, keeping the copper colour and the malt line of the original: bread crust, light caramel and a nutty edge, with a floral, faintly citric hop note over the top. Bitterness is moderate and clean, and the body is noticeably thinner than the full-strength version, which leaves the malt more exposed. The finish is short and dry, without the sweetish tail many alcohol-free beers carry.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus 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
nuttycleanfloral
nutty
clean
floral
bready
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with bread crust and light caramel malt notes, supported by a subtle nutty undertone.
also:citrusy,hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Ambroise Minim Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Copper-gold in color with good clarity and a fine, delicate head that shows decent retention. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a lively but restrained visual presence typical of the style. Lacing clings to the glass with light persistence.

copper-goldclearfine headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bread crust and light caramel malt notes, supported by a subtle nutty undertone. Floral and faintly citric hop character sits cleanly over the malt base without dominating, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile. The overall impression is restrained and food-friendly.

bread crustfloral hopslight caramelnutty edge

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and dry, with bready malt and caramel sweetness establishing the palate. Mid-palate thins noticeably—a hallmark of the alcohol-free format—allowing the nutty malt character to shine through while moderate, clean bitterness prevents sweetness from lingering. Citric and floral hop notes provide structure without sharpness.

dryclean bitternessnutty maltcitric hops

◑ Finish

The finish is short and distinctly dry, with no residual sweetness or cloying tail. A crisp, clean aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dryshortclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
77
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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Food Pairing

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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.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Pale Ale

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