Nealko Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, delicate white head that builds readily and clings to the glass with modest persistence. The carbonation is bright and steady, creating a lively visual presence despite the negligible alcohol content. A well-defined bead at the rim suggests careful conditioning and pasteurization.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, herbaceous hop character—noble and grassy notes predominate, with a subtle citrus undertone that emerges as the beer warms. Beneath the hops lies a clean, barely-perceptible malt sweetness from the barley base, contributing a light cereal grain foundation without any residual fermentation or yeast character.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with immediate hop bitterness (22 IBU) arriving upfront without harshness. The mid-palate remains light and dry, allowing the malt backbone to register as a soft, understated sweetness that balances rather than competes with the herbal bitterness. The finish is remarkably dry and refreshing, with lingering hop resinousness that persists without astringency.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, dominated by a pleasant herbal-hop dryness that leaves the palate alert and refreshed. No lingering sweetness or alcohol warmth; instead, a whisper of citrus and grass fades cleanly.