Buxton Brewery Axed IPA
By Buxton Brewery · UK
Buxton Brewery’s alcohol-free IPA, which Buxton describes as a 0.5% version of Axe Edge, its hoppy, grapefruity 6.8% flagship. Buxton’s tasting notes are citrus, nectarine and refreshing. It comes in 440ml cans, it’s vegan, and Buxton’s own shop had it in stock when we checked.
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 Axed?
Axed is the alcohol-free version of Axe Edge, Buxton’s 6.8% flagship IPA, which is named after a moor close to England’s highest village. Buxton’s description is short: “We took everything that’s great about Axe Edge, our hoppy, grapefruity, flagship IPA, then chopped the ABV down low to just 0.5%.”
Its tasting notes are citrus, nectarine and refreshing, Buxton says, and Dry Drinker describes bright citrus and light tropical fruit over a clean malt base. Buxton doesn’t say how it gets the strength down to 0.5%, or which hops it uses.
It’s vegan, Buxton says, but not gluten-free: the allergens are barley, oats and wheat. Buxton doesn’t publish calories for it, and we found no figure on a retailer’s listing.
Buxton’s own shop had it in stock at £2.50 a can when we checked. Dry Drinker lists it, but every case size was unavailable. For more, see our ranking of the best alcohol-free IPAs.
Flavour Profile
A guide based on the style and Buxton’s tasting notes (citrus, nectarine) and Dry Drinker’s description (bright citrus, light tropical fruit), to help you compare at a glance — not a definitive tasting.
Key facts
| Official name | Axed (Buxton calls it a Low Alc IPA) |
|---|---|
| Brewery | Buxton Brewery, UK |
| Style | IPA; Buxton calls it a Low Alc IPA |
| ABV | 0.5% ABV, according to Buxton |
| Pack | 440ml can (single, 6 or 12 from Buxton; 6, 12 and 24 at Dry Drinker) |
| Calories | Not published |
| Ingredients | Not published in full: Buxton lists the allergens as barley, oats and wheat |
| Hops | Not named by Buxton |
| Allergens | Barley, oats and wheat (gluten) |
| Vegan | Yes, Buxton says |
| Gluten | Contains gluten: Buxton says it isn’t gluten-free (barley, oats and wheat) |
| How it’s made | Not stated by Buxton |
| Brewed | Buxton doesn’t say on Axed’s page; its brewery is on Staden Lane in Buxton, Derbyshire |
| UK availability | In stock on Buxton’s own shop |
Sources: Buxton’s website and shop, Dry Drinker, Wise Bartender, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, checked October 2026. The label on the can or bottle is always the final word.
How Axed sits in the Buxton Brewery range
| Beer | Style | ABV | Per 100ml | Unhopped score | UK status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axed (this beer) | IPA; Buxton calls it a Low Alc IPA | 0.5% | Not published | Not yet rated | In stock on Buxton’s own shop |
The Buxton Brewery beers in our directory, checked October 2026. Scores are Unhopped ratings out of 10. Buxton also sells a 0.0% hop water, which isn’t a beer.
About Buxton Brewery
Buxton Brewery started with a 40-litre brew in a family garage in Buxton, Derbyshire, on 1 January 2009, and now brews on Staden Lane in the Peak District. The original company went into administration in May 2024 and was sold the same day; the new owners still call it independent. Its flagship is Axe Edge, a 6.8% IPA, and Axed is the alcohol-free version.
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