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Northern Light

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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A low-alcohol pale ale at 0.5%, launched in January 2021 as the brewery's first beer of this kind and hopped with Citra alone. It is light, crisp and refreshing: subtle citrus and zest on the nose, a gentle bitterness on the palate and a clean, balanced finish without much weight. The brewery has since relaunched it with a new look and stresses that the recipe is unchanged. Sold in bottle.

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
cleancitrusyhoppy
clean
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus character derived from the Citra hop, offering zesty lemon and grapefruit notes without aggressive intensity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Northern Light

◎ Appearance

Northern Light presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, delicate retention, revealing gentle lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus character derived from the Citra hop, offering zesty lemon and grapefruit notes without aggressive intensity. A subtle mineral undertone supports the hop profile, while the low alcohol content allows the aromatic compounds to remain crisp and inviting rather than warming.

Citra citruslemon, grapefruit zestmineral undertone

◐ Taste

The palate entry is light and refreshing, with a gentle bitterness that integrates smoothly across the mid-palate without dominating. The 40 IBU manifests as restrained and clean, allowing the Citra's subtle citrus notes to emerge without harshness. The overall body is lean, matching the low alcohol level and creating an accessible, well-balanced drinking experience.

gentle bitternesslight bodyclean citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the bitterness resolving quickly into a clean palate. No residual sweetness or heaviness lingers, leaving an impression of clarity and refreshment.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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