Liberation Brewing Co (part of Liberation Group) has launched its first low-alcohol product, Liberation IPA Zero (less than 0.5% ABV).
Echoing the company’s original Liberation IPA recipe, Liberation IPA Zero is an easy-to-drink and refreshing ale made with a punchy blend of English, US, and New Zealand hops, which balance stone fruit, citrus and bitter notes.
Liberation IPA Zero has all the strong, big flavours of a normal IPA, says the brewer, but without the alcohol.
Tim Hubert, managing director of Liberation Wholesale and Liberation Brewery, said: “According to ONS data, a fifth of Brits are now teetotal, making them an obvious market for alcohol-free adult drinks. The NoLo market is only going to grow in popularity as consumers demand more choice.
“It’s vital that, as an award-winning brewery, we continue to innovate, keep up with changing tastes and create products we know our customers are going to love.”
The UK’s NoLo market was recently valued at £143m by research firm Kantar, with under-25s among the most likely to purchase alcohol-free drinks.
According to IWSR Data, the NoLo market is predicted to grow by 34% by 2024, and it is expected that overall alcohol volume consumption in the UK will decline by 10% in the coming year.
Hubert added: “Unlike some low-alcohol ales that can sometimes lack depth and flavour, Liberation IPA Zero has been brewed using age-old techniques, meaning it packs a real punch. As a result, those wishing not to consume alcohol won’t miss out and can enjoy a draught beer which is authentically produced and flavoured.”
