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Without Original

United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Pale Ale
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A dark amber, full-bodied ale with a rich malty taste, refreshing and with a delicate bitterness. It is brewed from barley and rye and contains no alcohol at all, 0.0 %. The brewery brews it to the same standards as its traditional ales, and it won Gold at the European Beer Challenge in 2026. It is brewed in Suffolk with water from the brewery's own borehole.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
European Beer Challenge
★Gold — European Beer Challenge
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltybreadyhoppy
malty
bready
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose combines bready and biscuity malt notes with subtle citrus undertones and a restrained herbal hop presence.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Without Original

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with a warm, burnished glow characteristic of this style. The beer presents good clarity with a modest, persistent head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is gentle and refined, befitting an alcohol-free ale crafted to traditional brewing standards.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose combines bready and biscuity malt notes with subtle citrus undertones and a restrained herbal hop presence. Barley and rye contribute warmth and depth without any harsh grain character. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no solvent or off-grain notes typical of some non-alcoholic brews.

bready maltsubtle citrusherbal hopsclean grain

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and malty on entry, with rich toffee and biscuit notes developing across the mid-palate. A delicate bitterness—40 IBU—arrives as a refined counterpoint rather than a sharp edge, supported by crisp, refreshing qualities that prevent heaviness. The rye and barley blend creates complexity without cloying sweetness.

rich malty bodybiscuit and toffeerefined bitternesscrisp and refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering malt notes fading to a subtle hoppy dryness. No alcohol warmth or cloying residue mars the farewell.

clean dry finishmalt persistencehoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
79
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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