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Low Alcohol Old Speckled Hen

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Low Alcohol Old Speckled Hen is the 0.5% member of the Hen family. It was developed by the master brewer of the original as a refreshing beer whose taste and aroma are meant to recall Old Speckled Hen at a fraction of its strength.

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
hoppycitrusy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
A restrained but balanced nose that emphasizes soft grain and light stone fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Low Alcohol Old Speckled Hen

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that shows good retention and lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright and inviting visual presence despite the low alcohol content.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

A restrained but balanced nose that emphasizes soft grain and light stone fruit notes. Noble hop character provides subtle floral and herbal undertones without dominating, while a faint malt sweetness rounds out the bouquet. The low strength keeps the aromatic profile clean and refreshing rather than complex.

soft maltnoble hopsfloral, herbaldelicate fruit

◐ Taste

The entry is crisp and dry, with a clean malt foundation delivering biscuit and light caramel notes. The mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, with measured noble hop bitterness (40 IBU) providing structure without harshness. The finish is dry and relatively short, with the low alcohol allowing flavors to remain bright and palatable.

dry, crispbiscuit maltbalanced bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

A short, clean finish with lingering dry hop notes and subtle grain dryness. No alcohol burn or cloying sweetness; the aftertaste remains refreshing and encourages another sip.

short, dryhop-driven fade
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
73
Taste
75
Appearance
76
Finish
72
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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