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An alcohol-free pale ale fermented with a yeast that cannot convert maltose, so only a small share of the sugars turns into alcohol and the beer lands below 0.5 per cent. Pilsner and pale malt leave a light body with noticeable residual sweetness. Citra and Ekuanot supply grapefruit, mango and lemon zest over a soft rather than sharp bitterness. Fifteen trial brews on yeast, hops and process preceded the recipe.

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
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest dominate—supported by subtle tropical fruit character from mango.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Footloose

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with good transparency and a fine, persistent white head that forms a delicate lacing around the glass. The carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a gentle effervescence that supports the visual presentation throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearfine headsteady carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest dominate—supported by subtle tropical fruit character from mango. Underlying the hoppy impressions is a soft, clean maltiness from Pilsner and pale malt that contributes a gentle sweetness without heaviness.

grapefruit, lemonmango, tropicalclean maltsoft, inviting

◐ Taste

Entry is light and approachable, with residual malt sweetness balancing a soft, non-aggressive bitterness from Citra and Ekuanot. The mid-palate maintains brightness through citrus and hop character while the low alcohol allows full expression of the fruity and malty layers without any burning sensation.

citrus-forwardsoft bitternessresidual sweetnesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

A clean, refreshing finish with lingering citrus notes and a gentle malt sweetness that fades gradually. The aftertaste remains crisp and dry without astringency, leaving a pleasant sense of completeness.

clean finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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