St Austell Brewery’s Proper Job 0.5%, modelled its flagship Proper Job IPA,has won its second award in six months, silver at the World Alcohol-Free Awards.
At the blind tasting, judges described Proper Job 0.5% as having “enticing colour, with a classic hop-driven nose, and flavours of pine, grapefruit, and caramel. Medium-bodied, with good richness of flavour, firm bitterness, and a long finish. Refreshing, sessionable, and pairs well with full-textured dishes.”
It’s brewed with the same hops — Cascade, Willamette, and Chinook — as the original Proper Job, delivering the signature citrus, grapefruit, and pineapple notes.
“It’s amazing to see the rapid success of our first low-alcohol beer,” said St Austell brewing director Georgina Young. “While it took time perfect the recipe, that has clearly paid off, resulting in a well-balanced IPA that offers exceptional flavour without the alcohol.
“Launching Proper Job 0.5% was a proud moment in itself, and receiving this award celebrates the craft, quality, and excellence that went into creating it.”
The beer won its first award earlier this year, taking home a gold in the beer category of Taste of the West.
