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Lumi

Scotland·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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Lumi is a pale ale brewed to 0.5% alcohol, with tropical hop and fruit flavours over a refreshingly light, biscuity malt; three tropical fruit notes give it a satisfying taste. In Old Norse lumi means light bringer. The brewers made it as a refreshment to brighten the evening and allow an earlier rise for the dawn that follows.

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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
malty
bready
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from carefully selected noble hops, layered over a clean, biscuity malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lumi

◎ Appearance

Lumi presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a light, delicate head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is lively, creating a crisp visual presentation typical of well-crafted pale ales. Fine lacing clings to the glass with each sip, evidence of balanced protein and hop structure.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from carefully selected noble hops, layered over a clean, biscuity malt foundation. Subtle fruity esters emerge without any yeasty or solvent-like character, creating an inviting and refreshing aromatic profile. The overall impression is bright and accessible, with no harsh or overly assertive elements.

tropical fruitcitrus notesbiscuity maltclean esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp entry that emphasizes the malt's subtle sweetness and bread-like character before giving way to tropical fruit flavours that persist through the mid-palate. The hop bitterness sits at a moderate 40 IBU, providing structure and balance without overwhelming the delicate malt profile. Despite the low alcohol content, the beer maintains an satisfying fullness and character.

tropical fruit forwardmoderate bitternesslight bodybiscuit sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, with a gentle fade that leaves behind a pleasant dryness and lingering hint of tropical fruit. The low alcohol allows the finish to feel refreshing rather than warming, perfectly suited to its intention as an evening brightener.

clean drytropical faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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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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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