Walsh, Dominic (10 December 2003). "Greene King gets set to brew more". The Times. London . Retrieved 4 November 2009. But what about if you don’t know the original or don’t drink any alcoholic drinks? I fear you might be disappointed too. The mouthfeel initially felt synthetic, but it’s got a good body (similar to the original version) and a lovely amount of smooth carbonation that could rival a cask beer. Lemon Aspen Pilsner from @SobahBeverages . Citrus on the nose, orange marmalade, malts. Citrus when we taste too, but it's more earthy and floral than your traditional citrus fruit. Works well in the lager free-beer.co.uk/sobah-lemon-… @FreeBeer_UK - Nov 10

A big challenge for brewers of low and no alcohol beers is that many beer drinkers are forever comparing them to our favourite standard-strength beers rather than an alternative to other non-alcoholic drinks when we’re not drinking alcohol. The gluten free beer is brewed with its usual quality ingredients and to its normal recipe, with the reduction in gluten content achieved through an innovation in the brewing process. A bespoke product stream ensures the beers remain segregated and guarantees that they can be designated as gluten free. [38] Old Master Hen [ edit ] More than 40 years on, this unique and distinctive ale continues to be a finely balanced beer with a distinctive rich, toffee-malt taste and fruity aroma.

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Mahogany in colour, it looks like a typical best bitter in the glass, translucent with a beige-brown head. Taste, appearance and mouthfeel The Ten Best Winter Ales". The Independent. London. 27 November 2008. Archived from the original on 15 September 2009 . Retrieved 4 November 2009.

There’s a touch of sweetness mid-sip, but not enough bitterness to balance it. In fact, I found the bitterness hard to detect until I’d taken a few sips. The wortiness/stale maltiness leads the taste. There’s smidgen of caramel flavours too but I found the wortiness overpowering. Cutting down on your alcohol intake? We’ve got you covered. Our range of low and no alcohol drinks features softer versions of all your favourite drinks. Whether you’re a wine drinker or prefer Prosecco or pale ale, we’ve got something for you to sip. The full-strength version of this beer has been around since 1979 and is a staple in Green King pubs (from the cask rather than bottles) as well as supermarkets and convenience stores.Some of the other ingredients might upset the purists – there’s also malt extract, hop flavouring and caramel colouring (E150C). (These might also be in the original, but UK producers of drinks over 1.2% don’t have to list the ingredients.) The latest addition to Greene King's range of Hen beers, this limited edition ale is bottle conditioned and brewed with malt, hops, pure water and yeast. The tastes and aromas of this beer is full-bodied and warming, with masses of characteristic toffee and fruit, notes of citrus and orange, and a traditional English hop bitterness.