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Unbarred - Lowkey Pale Ale
Unbarred is a brewery and taproom based in Brighton. As well as their alcoholic beers they offer two non alcoholic ones: Coastin' West Coast IPA and this one - Lowkey Pale Ale. Both are vegan and 0.5% ABV. The ingredients listed on the 440 ml can are oats, barley, wheat and (unspecified) hops. Despite the grains listed, on their website the beer is listed as being gluten free, so I checked with Unbarred and they (very quickly!) responded with: "Our gluten-free beers are tested and contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten, however we leave it on the ingredients list as there are still traces and for allergens purposes. The beer is brewed using gluten products, but we then use certain brewing methods to then break down the gluten and remove it from the beer." On the nose Lowkey is very bright and zingy. The taste is mostly one of citrus but not in any way overpowering, simply very refreshing. At the forefront is grapefruit and lemon, whilst the mouthfeel is as lively as the aroma suggested. The finish has a real sharp smack to it. Not sure Lowkey is the best name for such a vibrant ale but maybe it's to lull you into a false sense of security! Very moreish.
