Days Pale Ale Review – Full-Flavoured & Alcohol-Free 

“Pale Ale for those who want to do more” – Days Brewing 

Days Brewing has quickly become one of the UK’s most exciting alcohol-free beer brands. Founded in Edinburgh by two former corporate professionals, their mission is simple: create beers that fit effortlessly into a modern, health-conscious lifestyle. 

Using locally sourced water, malt, and hops from the Lammermuir Hills, they brew with a focus on quality, flavour, and sustainability.

Since launching during lockdown, Days has seen phenomenal growth  sales have surged 160% in just a year and they’ve even pioneered the world’s first 568 ml alcohol-free pint bottle, allowing bars to serve compost-free pints without waste.

At the heart of their range is the award-winning Days Pale Ale  a crisp, 0.0% ABV beer with just 69 calories per 330 ml can. It delivers a balanced, vibrant drinking experience with bold hop character, tropical overtones, and a refreshing grapefruit finish. 

Fans praise it for tasting like “a real beer” without the alcohol, making it perfect for after work, weekends, or whenever you want flavour without compromise.

Tasting Notes 

Aroma

The first sniff offers a clean, fresh malty aroma layered with subtle hop notes. There’s a gentle sweetness in the nose, almost biscuit-like, backed by light floral tones. As it opens up, you catch hints of tropical fruit, adding brightness without being overpowering.

Appearance

On pouring, a modest head forms, though it quickly fades, leaving a clear beer with a deep brown base and reddish glints when caught in the light. The colour suggests richness, while the clarity gives it a polished, well-crafted look. It’s a beer that visually feels more like a premium craft pale ale than a typical alcohol-free offering.

Taste & Mouthfeel

The first sip is bold and complex malty sweetness upfront, followed by a hoppy bitterness that balances everything out. Layers of dried fruit and chocolate give depth, while subtle tropical notes (think mango and grapefruit) add a refreshing lift. 

The mouthfeel is impressive for a 0.0% beer: medium-bodied with a smooth, almost silky coating on the tongue. The carbonation is gentle rather than fizzy, helping the flavours linger. The finish is clean but leaves a pleasant echo of hops and malt that invites another sip.

Final Verdict

Days Pale Ale isn’t just a “good for an alcohol-free beer” kind of drink it’s a genuinely satisfying pale ale in its own right. It offers complexity that rivals some full-strength craft beers, with a flavour profile that rewards slow sipping but is still light enough to enjoy casually. The combination of malt richness, hop brightness, and that unique dried fruit/chocolate undertone makes it stand out in the alcohol-free market.

What’s most impressive is how balanced it feels. Many 0.0% beers struggle with either thinness or sweetness, but Days Pale Ale finds the sweet spot enough body to feel substantial, but crisp and refreshing enough to remain sessionable. Whether you’re avoiding alcohol for health, training, driving, or just because, this is one you can confidently bring to the table. It’s a pale ale you’d happily share with both alcohol-free enthusiasts and craft beer lovers alike

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