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Fresh Start

Tap Social Movement
United Kingdom·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Fresh Start is the alcohol-free lager in the year-round range, at 0.5 % and sold in 440 ml cans. It joined the line-up at the end of 2025 as the second alcohol-free beer alongside the pale ale Day Release. The hop is Spalter Select. Light hints of citrus sit over a crisp, refreshing overall impression.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleancitrusybready
clean
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus notes from the Spalter Select hop, offering subtle brightness without aggression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fresh Start

◎ Appearance

Fresh Start presents a pale straw yellow color, characteristic of a crisp lager base. The beer is bright and clear, with a light white head that forms readily and settles into a thin collar. Fine carbonation delivers steady effervescence throughout the glass.

pale strawbright and clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus notes from the Spalter Select hop, offering subtle brightness without aggression. Clean malt undertones provide a soft, grainy foundation. The overall aromatics are restrained and approachable, reflecting the beer's low alcohol profile.

citrus notesclean maltrestrained

◐ Taste

On entry, a gentle citrus character emerges over a light malt sweetness. The mid-palate remains crisp and lean, with a modest 22 IBU delivering a soft, lingering bitterness that sits well in balance. The palate is refreshing throughout, with no harsh edges or thin character.

citrus forwardsoft bitternesslean and crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with citrus notes fading gracefully into a light grain impression. Aftertaste lingers briefly, leaving a refreshing, thirst-quenching quality.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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