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Review: Nirvana Brewery’s Cloudy Lemon Lager
- Ellen Pope
- 11 minutes ago
- 2 min read
If you’re looking to cut back this Sober October but still crave that crisp, satisfying beer moment, let me introduce you to your new favourite fridge staple, Nirvana Brewery’s Cloudy Lemon Lager (0.2%).
This award-winning brew is everything we want from a low-alcohol beer: bright, zesty, and genuinely delicious. Nirvana, the UK’s first dedicated no/low alcohol brewery, has been leading the mindful drinking movement since 2016, and their Cloudy Lemon Lager proves that “alcohol-free” and “flavour-free” are most definitely not the same thing.
Inspired by the Bavarian Radler tradition, this 0.2% lager blends Nirvana’s classic Helles with sparkling natural lemonade. The result? A perfectly balanced beer bursting with citrus brightness, tangy lemon upfront, a subtle malt backbone underneath, and that gentle fizz that makes it oh-so-refreshing. It’s light, clean, and gloriously drinkable, especially when poured over ice (trust me on this one).
The flavour is unapologetically citrus-led, tart, crisp, and lively enough to wake up your taste buds without being sugary or heavy. It’s the kind of drink that suits sunny afternoons, Sunday roasts, and yes, even festive gatherings where the designated driver deserves something more exciting than a can of pop.
And let’s take a moment for the presentation: that bold yellow label and long-pour bottle have real bar appeal. It looks good, it feels good, and it more than earns its place in your fridge. No wonder it’s racked up awards from Great Taste 2025 to gold medals at the World Beer Awards and a 94-point score from IWSC.
So whether you’re going alcohol-free for Sober October, pacing yourself over Christmas, or just fancy a lighter option that still delivers on flavour, Nirvana’s Cloudy Lemon Lager is the perfect pour.
Refreshing, citrusy, and full of feel-good energy — this one’s proof that mindful drinking can be seriously satisfying.
