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Bon Chef 0.5%

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Passion fruit and grassy notes with a bittersweet balance and the smooth, hazy body of Bon Chef, in a non-alcoholic New England IPA at 0.5%. It carries around 28 IBU and keeps the passion fruit aroma of the original, which Two Chefs first brewed in 2019 together with Foodhallen and chef Chong Chu. It adds a generous dose of octopus magic, so you stay as sharp as a chef with eight arms.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
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
fruitygrassytropical
fruity
grassy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Vibrant passion fruit and tropical notes lead the nose, supported by a fresh grassy herbaceousness from the noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bon Chef 0.5%

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, hazy suspension characteristic of New England IPA style. A modest white head forms and dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, feathered cloud throughout the body.

pale goldenhazy, cloudydelicate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Vibrant passion fruit and tropical notes lead the nose, supported by a fresh grassy herbaceousness from the noble hops. A subtle citrus undertone weaves through, with enough Edelhopfen character to anchor the fruit without sharp resinous edges. The alcohol-free format allows the delicate aromatic compounds to shine without ethanol heat.

passion fruit, tropicalgrassy, herbalcitrus whisperclean, bright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy passion fruit and a smooth, pillowy mouthfeel that rides the hazy body through the mid-palate. Grassy and herbaceous notes build gently, leading into a moderate 28 IBU bitterness that arrives late and finishes with a bittersweet equilibrium rather than sharp dryness. The finish remains crisp and clean, the low ABV preserving delicacy without sacrificing structure.

fruity, tropical juicesmooth, soft bodygrassy bitternessbalanced, bittersweet

◑ Finish

The aftertaste retreats briskly, leaving a lingering herbal and grassy dryness with hints of passion fruit memory. A refreshing, clean conclusion with no cloying sweetness or artificial aftertaste.

herbal, grassydry, cleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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