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Trail Pass Fest Brew

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Alcohol-Free Lager · One of 103 Alcohol-Free Lagers in hopIQ

A non-alcoholic take on Festbier, first released in September 2025 and back for the 2026 season. Like the rest of the Trail Pass line it is brewed below 0.5% rather than dealcoholised. The beer is pale gold with fine carbonation. Toasted malt and soft biscuit lead the aroma, lifted by a light floral note from Chinook and German Tradition hops. The palate shows mild bready sweetness, gentle bitterness at 14 IBU and a crisp, clean finish.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Very light frame.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very light and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Lager.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
bready
toasty
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trail Pass Fest Brew

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. The head forms as a fine, delicate foam that settles into a thin, persistent collar with good lacing. Carbonation is refined and steady, creating a gentle stream of bubbles that contributes to the beer's overall sense of freshness and vitality.

pale goldfine carbonationpersistent lacingbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, toasted malt and a gentle biscuit sweetness that forms the foundation. A light floral lift emerges from Chinook and German Tradition hops, adding delicate aromatics without assertiveness. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, with no solvent or off-notes typical of alcohol-free brewing.

toasted maltsoft biscuitlight floralnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate presents a mild, bready sweetness on entry that evokes a traditional festbier character. At 14 IBU, the bitterness is gentle and well-balanced, never harsh or intrusive. The finish is crisp and clean, with good attenuation for the alcohol-free category, leaving a dry, refreshing conclusion.

bready sweetnessgentle bitternesscrisp finishclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and decidedly dry, with no lingering sweetness. A pleasant mineral-like crispness carries through to the aftertaste, making the beer feel refreshing rather than thin or watery.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Trail Pass Fest Brew

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Trail Pass Fest Brew

About Alcohol-Free Lager

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What is a Alcohol-Free Lager?

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