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Nae

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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An alcohol-free pale ale, generously hopped with Mosaic and El Dorado; it sits alongside the brewery's regular pale ales. The name is the Scots word for no. A biscuity malt base carries a lively zing and a little juicy fruit, the bitterness is fairly firm, and a faint malty sweetness follows at the end. The middle is on the thin side, as is common at this strength, but the flavour as a whole comes across as full.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppyjuicymalty
hoppy
juicy
malty
citrusy
Aroma
Mosaic and El Dorado hops deliver a lively and juicy aromatic profile, with citrus and stone fruit notes cutting through the nose.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nae

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with an SRM of 8, presenting a bright and inviting visual character. The beer displays good clarity with a modest but persistent white head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, with a gentle effervescence typical of the style.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Mosaic and El Dorado hops deliver a lively and juicy aromatic profile, with citrus and stone fruit notes cutting through the nose. Beneath the hop character lies a clean, biscuity malt foundation that provides a subtle earthiness. The aroma remains fresh and inviting throughout, with no off-notes despite the alcohol-free nature of the brew.

citrus, stone fruitbiscuity Malzgenerously hoppedclean, fresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens with that same biscuity malt character, which carries a lively zing across the tongue. Mosaic and El Dorado bring juicy fruit notes and a fairly firm bitterness at 40 IBU that frames the middle palate. The body sits on the thin side—expected at 0.5% ABV—but the overall flavor impression reads as full and cohesive, finishing with a faint malty sweetness.

firm bitternessjuicy fruit notesbiscuity entrymalty sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish carries a lingering bitter edge balanced by residual malt sweetness, leaving a dry, satisfying aftertaste. Despite its modest body, the hop character extends the finish with enough presence to avoid abruptness.

dry finishhoppy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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