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Sunlight Non-Alcoholic Cream Ale

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Sunlight Non-Alcoholic is the alcohol-free sibling of Sun King's flagship cream ale. It keeps the malt complexity of the original while dropping the alcohol to 0.5% ABV, so the original's character sits right beside the regular cream ale in the lineup. It comes from the Indianapolis brewery of Dave Colt and Clay Robinson, which sent out its first kegs in July 2009.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, bready malt character balanced by a gentle noble hop presence.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunlight Non-Alcoholic Cream Ale

◎ Appearance

Sunlight presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms readily and displays good retention with stable lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean visual profile.

pale goldencleargood head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, bready malt character balanced by a gentle noble hop presence. Sweet grain notes dominate the aromatic profile, with subtle floral undertones from the Edelhopfen. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, without aggressive alcohol notes despite the NA format.

bready Malzfloral hopsclean grainmild and approachable

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied for a non-alcoholic beer, with creamy mouthfeel driving the palate experience. Malt sweetness forms the foundation, complemented by moderate hop bitterness at 40 IBU that provides structure without harshness. The mid-palate remains balanced and clean, allowing both the grain character and subtle hop definition to coexist.

creamy mouthfeelmalt-forwardmoderate bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with the hop bitterness lingering gently without becoming astringent. A light, clean aftertaste emerges, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

crisp dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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