Posted by Ted Fleming on 5th Feb 2016

Schmohz 120 is very unique in the non-alcoholic beer space. It's a small batch craft beer, it's dark, it's unfiltered and it's hoppy. No wonder it has received some great reviews since it came to market.

Here are just a few from customers who've tried it:

A real IPA - I love this. It is bitter and hoppy without the sweet aftertaste that I typically associate with near beers. I will never not have it in my fridge since I've tried it.

I didn't know NA beer could have flavor like this - I am floored - I felt like I was drinking a real beer, with body and bitterness and depth, for the first time since I gave up the hard stuff. Finally, something that doesn't, at best, taste like a light lager or wheat beer! This stuff has bite, without the alcohol- hurray for hops!

Great NA beer - I've tried many NA beers and this by far is the best!

Now lets get the goods from professional beer Cicerone Crystal Luxmore, owner of Experience Beer based in Toronto, who has provided us with tasting notes, food pairing recommendations and an overall verdict of this brew.

Tasting Notes: This amber ale has aromas of whole wheat toast, Malteasers and toffee with a hoppy grapefruit peel bitterness. A sweet, caramel backbone keeps the hops in check, a firm bitterness builds with each sip and lasts into the finish.

Food Pairing: The toffee and caramelized malts in this amber ale will match nicely with seared and barbecued fare—the versatile ale is light enough for salmon and tuna and hoppy enough for pork and lighter cuts of beef.

Verdict: A non-alcoholic beer with plenty of malt complexity and a firm hop bite. This is a winner for those who are all about big flavour. Pour vigorously to release the carbonation—there’s plenty of bubbles in this one.

So the next time someone tells you that non-alcoholic beer lacks flavor, depth and complexity hand them a 120 and blow their mind and their taste buds.