Bunta Citrus Lager
By Bunta · UK
A 0.5% citrus lager made to go with Indian food, with orange peel and coriander seed: “Juicy citrus hops slice through spice, while a smooth malt body balances every bite”, Bunta says. 18 kcal per 100ml.
At 0.5% 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 Citrus Lager?
Bunta is a UK brand launched in 2025 by Gunikka Ahuja, who grew up in New Delhi, moved to Los Angeles at 17 and later worked for Adidas before moving to London, the British Guild of Beer Writers reported. “Imagined in India” and “handcrafted in the UK”, it says, its Citrus Lager is made to go with Indian food.
It’s brewed with malted barley, wheat, hops, coriander seed and orange peel, and the recipe went through more than 50 versions, The Brewers Journal reported. Bunta describes it as light, crisp and refreshing, with juicy citrus hops that slice through spice and a smooth malt body. More in our guide to alcohol-free beer with curry.
Bunta gives 18 kcal per 100ml, with 1.5g of sugars. It says it won gold at the London Beer Competition in 2026; we couldn’t check the results. We haven’t scored it yet.
Flavour Profile
A guide based on the style and Bunta’s description (light and crisp, juicy citrus hops, a smooth malt body), to help you compare at a glance — not a definitive tasting.
Key facts
| Official name | Bunta Non-Alcoholic Citrus Lager (The Alcohol Free Co: “BUNTA Alcohol Free Beer”) |
|---|---|
| Brewery | Bunta, UK |
| Style | Citrus lager, with orange peel and coriander seed |
| ABV | 0.5% ABV, Bunta’s press material and Wise Bartender say; The Alcohol Free Co’s listing says 0.0% |
| Pack | 330ml cans: singles and cases at The Alcohol Free Co; singles at Wise Bartender |
| Calories | 18 kcal per 100ml; about 59 per 330ml can (our sum) |
| Ingredients | Water, malted barley, wheat, hops, coriander seeds, orange peel and yeast, Bunta says |
| Allergens | Barley and wheat (cereals containing gluten) |
| Vegan | Yes, Bunta’s press material and the shops say |
| Gluten | Bunta’s press release and Wise Bartender call it gluten-free, but Bunta’s own site doesn’t, and it’s brewed with barley and wheat, so we don’t repeat the claim; check the can |
| How it’s made | Bunta doesn’t say |
| Brewed | In the UK, Bunta says; it doesn’t name the brewery |
| UK availability | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co and Wise Bartender |
Sources: Bunta’s own website, The Brewers Journal, the British Guild of Beer Writers, The Alcohol Free Co and Wise Bartender, checked October 2026. The label on the can or bottle is always the final word.
How Citrus Lager sits in the Bunta range
| Beer | Style | ABV | Per 100ml | Unhopped score | UK status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Lager (this beer) | Citrus lager, with orange peel and coriander seed | 0.5% | 18 kcal | Not yet rated | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co and Wise Bartender |
The Bunta beers in our directory, checked October 2026. Scores are Unhopped ratings out of 10. Calories are from Bunta’s own website.
About Bunta
Bunta is a UK alcohol-free beer brand, launched in 2025 by Gunikka Ahuja to go with Indian food. Its one beer is a 0.5% citrus lager with orange peel and coriander seed.
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