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NA Pseudo Sue

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Aromas of citrus and mango lead this non-alcoholic take on Pseudo Sue, with a delicate body and a mild bitterness in the finish. Citra is the hop that carries it. It is the alcohol-free version of Pseudo Sue, the single-hop Citra pale ale from Toppling Goliath, the brewery founded in Decorah, Iowa, in 2009.

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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is led by bright citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—overlaid with distinct tropical fruit character, chiefly mango and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for NA Pseudo Sue

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-amber hue characteristic of pale ales, with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of small bubbles that maintain a delicate lace on the glass as the beer is consumed.

golden-amberclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by bright citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—overlaid with distinct tropical fruit character, chiefly mango and stone fruit. Citra hops dominate the aromatic profile with their characteristic fruity and floral quality, while the background shows a light, clean Malz foundation without any yeast-derived esters or phenols.

citrus zesttropical fruitCitra forwardclean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with prominent citrus acidity that balances the delicate, lean body. The mid-palate emphasizes the hoppy character—fruity and slightly herbal—while maintaining the tropical mango notes from the nose. A mild, clean bitterness resolves the finish without astringency, leaving the palate bright rather than heavy.

hoppycitrus-drivenlight bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry and crisp, with lingering citrus notes fading to a gentle hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, with no sticky sweetness or alcohol warmth.

dry finishcitrus lingerclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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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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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