# Low-Alcohol Pale Ales Small Beer Brew Co.'s Session Pale is Bright, Citrusy and Low-ABV By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-05-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/session-pale References: [barmagazine](https://barmagazine.co.uk/small-beer-brew-co-grows-low-abv-beer-portfolio/) & [theoriginalsmallbeer](https://theoriginalsmallbeer.com/original-small-beers) Small Beer Brew Co. recently added to its portfolio of [low-ABV beer products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilly-ones-beer) with a Session Pale that comes in at just 2.5% ABV. The brewery’s newest beer, a pale ale, is made with water, malted barley, wheat, oats, hops and yeast and boasts a [citrus aroma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelob-ultra-zero-lime) and a taste that’s described as juicy. Small Beer Brew Co. recommends pairing its Session Pale with all sorts of barbecue favorites, including everything from burgers and vegetables to chips. Small Beer Brew Co. prides itself on being “the world’s first small beer brewery,” and it also offers a lager, dark lager and other low-alcohol products that contain between just 1.0% to 2.7% ABV. These products will suit many of today’s consumers who are looking to enjoy the taste and experience of drinking beer without feeling slowed down. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low-alcohol Beers:** Opportunity for breweries to tap into the growing demand for low-alcohol beer options. - **Session Beers:** Potential for session beers that offer a lower alcohol content and refreshing flavors. - **Craft Brewery Innovations:** Breweries can explore new flavors and brewing techniques to create innovative low-ABV beers. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beer Industry:** Craft breweries can capitalize on the trend by expanding their low-alcohol beer offerings. - **Alcohol Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for the alcohol beverage industry to develop new low-ABV products to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Barbecue Industry:** Barbecue restaurants and food manufacturers can recommend low-alcohol beers as the perfect pairing for their dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Calorie Hazy Pale Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazy-pale-ale.md) - [Refreshing Low-ABV Lagers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-cold-beer-lager.md) - [Low-ABV Brown Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowabv-brown-ales.md) - [Light-Bodied Session IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/session-ipa.md) - [British Americana Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-session-pale-ale.md) - [Collaborative Low-Alcohol Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-beer-blanche.md) - [Low-ABV Golden Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-session-hen-easydrinking-session-beer.md) - [Low-Calorie Dry-Hopped IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryhopped-ipa.md) - [Sessionable Low-Alcohol Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilly-ones-beer.md)