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Proper Job 0.5%

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Bright, zingy pineapple and bittersweet grapefruit lead, with citrusy, tropical hops over a smooth malty sweetness and a delicate bitterness, and every sip crisp and refreshing. Cascade, Chinook and Willamette hops on Maris Otter give this IPA its flavour at just 0.5%. It is the brewery's first low-alcohol IPA.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly 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
citrusyfruitytropical
citrusy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright pineapple and tangerine notes, underpinned by the spicy, resinous character of Cascade and Chinook hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Proper Job 0.5%

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustain the foam throughout.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright pineapple and tangerine notes, underpinned by the spicy, resinous character of Cascade and Chinook hops. Subtle citrus zest and a gentle herbal depth emerge underneath, with only the faintest hint of the Maris Otter malt base providing a soft, slightly sweet undertone.

pineapple, citrus zestresinous hop charactersubtle herbal notesdelicate malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with zesty grapefruit and tropical fruit, driven by the noble hops across the mid-palate. A smooth, lightly sweet malt foundation supports the bitterness without overwhelming it; the finish builds toward a clean, measured bitterness that balances the fruity entry without lingering harshly.

grapefruit, tropical fruitcrisp bitternesssmooth malt basewell-balanced

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes that gradually fade into a dry, lightly bitter hop signature. Overall impression is crisp and thirst-quenching.

dry hop finishlingering citrusrefreshing fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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What is a Alcohol-Free IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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