Brussels Beer Project Pico Bello
By Brussels Beer Project · Belgium
Brussels Beer Project’s first alcohol-free beer, from 2019: “a hazy zero IPA with fruity aromas, a touch of bitterness and a welcome acidity”, the Brussels brewery says. 0.3% on the label data; 26 kcal per 100ml.
At 0.3% ABV, this isn’t alcohol-free under UK guidance, which keeps the term for 0.05% or less. We list it with alcohol-free beers, as UK shops do. How UK labels work
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What is Pico Bello?
Brussels Beer Project launched Pico Bello in late 2019, after 18 months of development, Beer City Brussels reported; its launch event was on 14 November. The brewer says that “Lowering the alcohol level of an existent beer was out of the question”: instead “A special yeast strain was used, which creates fruity esters and minimal alcohol.” Beer City Brussels described a weak yeast and several strains of lactobacillus, with the fermentation stopped early and the beer then dry-hopped.
The brewer lists pilsner and wheat malts and oat flakes, with Amarillo, Citra and Ekuanot hops, and says its acidity “breaks with the sweet alcohol-free beers produced by traditional brewers”. The Alcohol Free Co describes a pale, hazy beer with fruity hop aroma, a soft malt body and a refreshing touch of acidity: lively, modern and not too sweet. Its strength is 0.3% on the label data and at the shops; Beer City Brussels gave 0.5% in 2020.
The label data on Colruyt Group’s product sheet gives 26 kcal per 100ml, with 2.2g of sugars; Brussels Beer Project doesn’t publish a figure itself. We haven’t scored it yet.
Flavour Profile
A guide based on the style and Brussels Beer Project’s and The Alcohol Free Co’s descriptions (fruity aromas, a touch of bitterness, a welcome acidity, not too sweet), to help you compare at a glance — not a definitive tasting.
Nutrition
| Typical values | Per 100ml | Per 330ml bottle or can |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 26 kcal | about 86 kcal |
| Fat | <0.5g | <1.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.7g | about 18.8g |
| of which sugars | 2.2g | about 7.3g |
| Protein | <0.5g | <1.7g |
| Salt | <0.01g | <0.1g |
Per-100ml figures from the label data on Colruyt Group’s product sheet (for the 33cl can), checked October 2026. Per-pack figures are our own sums from the 100ml figures.
Key facts
| Official name | Pico Bello (the brewer); The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker call it “BBP Pico Bello” |
|---|---|
| Brewery | Brussels Beer Project, Belgium |
| Style | Hazy IPA with “a welcome acidity”: a “hazy zero IPA”, the brewer says |
| ABV | 0.3% ABV, say the label data on Colruyt Group’s product sheet, The Alcohol Free Co, Dry Drinker and the Brussels Times; Beer City Brussels gave 0.5% in 2020, and the brewer gives no figure |
| Pack | Bottles: singles and cases at The Alcohol Free Co; cases at Dry Drinker. The brewer’s own shop sells 33cl bottles and cans |
| Calories | 26 kcal per 100ml; about 86 per 330ml bottle or can |
| Carbohydrate | 5.7g per 100ml |
| Sugar | 2.2g per 100ml |
| Ingredients | Barley malt, hops, yeast and water, the label data on Colruyt Group’s sheet says; the brewer lists pilsner and wheat malts and oat flakes, with Amarillo, Citra and Ekuanot hops |
| Hops | Amarillo, Citra and Ekuanot, the brewer says (the Belgian shop Kazidomi adds Simcoe) |
| Allergens | Gluten, the label data says; the brewer lists wheat malt and oat flakes |
| Vegan | Not stated |
| Gluten | It isn’t gluten-free: the label data lists gluten |
| How it’s made | Not dealcoholised: brewed with “A special yeast strain” that “creates fruity esters and minimal alcohol”, the brewer says; Beer City Brussels reported in 2020 that lactobacillus is used too and the fermentation is stopped early |
| Brewed | Developed at De Proefbrouwerij, a contract brewery in Lochristi, in 2018–19, Beer City Brussels reported in 2020; we couldn’t find where it’s brewed now |
| UK availability | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker |
Sources: Brussels Beer Project’s own website, Colruyt Group’s product information, Beer City Brussels, Kazidomi, The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker, checked October 2026. The label on the can or bottle is always the final word.
How Pico Bello sits in the Brussels Beer Project range
| Beer | Style | ABV | Per 100ml | Unhopped score | UK status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Zero | IPA: “N/A IPA”, the brewer says, based on its Delta IPA | 0.3% | Not published | Not yet rated | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker |
| Pico Bello (this beer) | Hazy IPA with “a welcome acidity”: a “hazy zero IPA”, the brewer says | 0.3% | 26 kcal | Not yet rated | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker |
The Brussels Beer Project beers in our directory, checked October 2026. Scores are Unhopped ratings out of 10. Pico Bello’s calories are from the label data on Colruyt Group’s product sheet; we found none for Delta Zero.
About Brussels Beer Project
Brussels Beer Project is a Brussels brewery founded in 2013 by Olivier de Brauwere and Sébastien Morvan, now brewing at Port Sud in Anderlecht. Its two alcohol-free beers are Delta Zero, an IPA, and Pico Bello, a hazy IPA.
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