Nealko Dry Hop

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence despite the minimal alcohol content. Light refracts cleanly through the body, with no haze or sediment visible.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced herbal and spicy notes from the Czech Most and Juno hop varieties, delivered through deliberate cold-hopping technique. Bright citrus accents emerge underneath—lime zest and a touch of grapefruit—supported by a subtle, clean malty foundation. No solvent or yeast-driven character; the aroma remains crisp and focused.

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malty, with a smooth, full-bodied sensation that resists any wateriness. The mid-palate develops the herbal and spicy hop character prominently, with a sustained bitterness (22 IBU) that sits higher than typical for the alcohol-free category. Citrus notes fold in during the swallow, adding balance and preventing the bitterness from dominating; the malt backbone remains evident throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with herbal bitterness persisting into the aftertaste. The citrus brightness fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, slightly peppery hop signature that invites another sip.