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Snow Pilot NA

Stevens Point Brewery
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🌍 United States · Alcohol-Free Brown Ale · One of 1 Alcohol-Free Brown Ales in hopIQ

Snow Pilot NA is the alcohol-free take on the brewery's winter nut brown ale, brewed with Maris Otter malt, Mount Hood hops and pistachio. Nutty malt and toasted biscuit lead the nose, with a soft, slightly sweet pistachio note behind. On the palate light caramel and brown bread meet the nut character in a lighter body than the full-strength beer, and the finish is short, with mild herbal hop bitterness and a faint roasted edge.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
SRM
deep amber20
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free Brown Ale.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Snow Pilot NA

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-brown hue with good clarity and a fine, tan head that settles to a thin collar. The body appears lighter than a traditional brown ale, befitting its alcohol-free nature. Carbonation is present but restrained, with modest lacing on the glass.

deep amber-brownclearfine head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted biscuit and nutty malt character, anchored by the distinctive Maris Otter base. Pistachio notes drift through the background with a soft, slightly sweet quality. Mount Hood hops contribute a gentle herbal edge without dominance.

nutty malttoasted biscuitpistachioherbal

◐ Taste

Light caramel and brown bread flavors greet the palate, supported by the persistent nut character throughout. The body is noticeably lighter than the full-strength version, allowing the subtle pistachio to integrate rather than stand apart. Mild herbal hop bitterness emerges mid-palate with a faint roasted edge.

light caramelbrown breadsoft bodymild bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with lingering herbal hop notes and a faint roasted impression. No residual sweetness or alcohol warmth detracts from the crisp conclusion.

short finishherbalroasted edge
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Snow Pilot NA

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Snow Pilot NA

About Alcohol-Free Brown Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Alcohol-Free Brown Ale?

Alcohol-Free Brown Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free Brown Ale

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