Shorebreak Alcohol-Free Ale
DRINK SUMMARY
Name – Shorebreak
Producer – Firebrand
Type – non-alcoholic hazy ale
Alcohol content – 0.5%
MyDryBar Rating – 77/100
Drink review – Firebrand’s Shorebreak is a very tasty alcohol-free pale ale and is worthy of its recent award. With this beer, you get an abundance of hoppy flavours and a refreshing balance of bitter and sweet notes with a fruity background. It is also well carbonated, and I didn’t feel too bloaty after finishing a can. Overall, a recommended refreshing non-alcoholic ale.
I’ve been wanting to try this alcohol-free beer by Firebrand ever since I went down to Cornwall, and I’ve finally gotten around to reviewing their hazy non-alcoholic ale – Shorebreak.
Firebrand are a UK-based brewer in Cornwall who has been producing interesting (and award-winning) beers for over a decade, including their famous Patchwork Rocket Pale.
There are currently three different alcohol-free beers on offer from Firebrand including Blue Balls an alcohol-free IPA, Little Wave, an alcohol-free lager and Shorebreak, the hazy pale ale I tried today.
Firebrand crafts their beers using only all-natural ingredients such as Cornish spring water and American hops (Shorebreak is brewed with Simcoe, Citra and Cascade hops), and then use the latest technology to filter out alcohol, resulting in a flavoursome and refreshing beer.
So is this alcohol-free ale deserving of its accolade of being “Winner of Best Alcohol-Free Pale Ale at the 2025 World Beer Awards“? Well, you’ll just need to read my review below to find out.
Is Shorebreak Alcohol-Free Ale any good?
Taste
Shorebreak is a pretty decent alcohol-free pale ale and is worthy of its recent award. With this beer, you get an abundance of hoppy flavours and a refreshing balance of bitter and sweet notes with a fruity background. It is also well carbonated, and I didn’t feel too bloaty after finishing a can. Overall, a recommended refreshing non-alcoholic ale.
Aroma & Appearance
Lots of hoppy aromas fill the air when you crack open a can of Shorebreak. Inthe glass it pours with a hazy amber colour and a full thick frothy head.
Buy alcohol-free Shorebreak
Your best bet to find a can of this AF ale is from the retailer below.
Wise Bartender is a very well-respected alcohol-free retailer with a great selection of booze-free drinks and an easy-to-use site.
Proof No More is a great American non-alcoholic retailer that brings all the latest and greatest beers, spirits and more to your door.
Check out their extensive collection of non-alcoholic beer.
Image courtesy of Firebrand
Key information
per 100ml
Type – alcohol-free pale ale
Producer – Firebrand
Alcohol content – 0.5%
Ingredients – Water, Simcoe, Citra and Cascade hops
Calories – unknown
Gluten-free? – unknown
Vegan friendly? – yes
Availability UK/ EU – medium
Availability US/ CAN– hard
