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No Dose Pils

Ireland·Alcohol-Free Pilsner
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No Dose Pils is an unfiltered alcohol-free pilsner of 0.3%, conceived as a counterpart to Blue Ghosts, the regular-strength pils from the same brewery. It aims for the same profile without the alcohol: crisp and refreshing, with bright citrus and herbal notes over a clean, balanced lager base. The stated bitterness of 36 IBU is firm for an alcohol-free beer and underlines the pilsner character.

ABV
0.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hop
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—herb, light citrus pith, and gentle floral notes dominate.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for No Dose Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-gold with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that adheres cleanly to the glass in fine lacework. The carbonation is lively and even, characteristic of a well-conditioned lager. A delicate visual frame that suggests crisp refreshment.

pale straw-goldclear and brightfine head lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character—herb, light citrus pith, and gentle floral notes dominate. A subtle, clean malt backbone emerges beneath, with a faint grainy sweetness that frames without overwhelming. No yeast-derived esters or phenolics intrude; the profile remains crisp and transparent.

noble hop herbscitrus and floralclean malt basemineral-bright

◐ Taste

The palate entry is dry and snappy, with a firm 36 IBU bitterness that anchors the pilsner character firmly. Citrus peel and herbal hop notes build through the mid-palate, supported by a lean but honest malt structure with faint grain sweetness. The bitterness persists without harshness, creating a balanced frame that justifies the alcohol-free format.

firm hop bitternesscitrus peel and herblean malt supportdry and crisp

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish with the hoppy bitterness gradually fading into a clean, dry mineral echo. No sweetness lingers; the aftertaste remains refreshing and thirst-quenching, inviting another sip.

dry finishhoppy persistencerefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About Alcohol-Free Pilsner

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What is a Alcohol-Free Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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