Cloudwater Lo
By Cloudwater · UK
Cloudwater’s first alcohol-free lager, 0.5%: “a light grain flavour with a touch of sweetness”, with Hallertau Blanc hops that add “notes of elderflower and white grape”, the Manchester brewery says.
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 Lo?
Cloudwater is an independent brewery in Manchester, founded in 2014, which brewed its first beers on 14 February 2015 and has a second taproom in London. Companies House lists its co-founder, Paul Jones, as its director and majority owner. Its alcohol-free beers, all 0.5%, are Fresh, a hazy IPA, with a limited Mosaic edition; Lo, a lager; Freska, a stout; and Tasty AF, a cherry and hibiscus sour.
Cloudwater calls Lo “our first ever AF/Low-alcohol 0.5% ABV lager” and “a crisp and clean take on a classic lager”. The malt gives “a light grain flavour with a touch of sweetness”, it says, and Hallertau Blanc hops, added in the whirlpool, bring “notes of elderflower and white grape”. It went on sale in 2026.
Cloudwater labels it vegan and gluten-free, though the same page lists barley as an allergen, so check the can if that matters to you. Nobody publishes its calories that we could find. We haven’t scored it yet.
Flavour Profile
A guide based on the style and Cloudwater’s description (light grain, a touch of sweetness, elderflower and white grape), to help you compare at a glance — not a definitive tasting.
Key facts
| Official name | Lo, a low-alcohol lager |
|---|---|
| Brewery | Cloudwater, UK |
| Style | Lager |
| ABV | 0.5% ABV, Cloudwater says |
| Pack | 440ml cans: singles and cases at The Alcohol Free Co; cases at Dry Drinker; singles and packs from Cloudwater |
| Calories | Not published by the brewer or the shops we checked |
| Ingredients | Not published in full; Cloudwater names barley malt and Hallertau Blanc hops |
| Hops | Hallertau Blanc |
| Allergens | Barley, Cloudwater says |
| Vegan | Yes, Cloudwater says |
| Gluten | Cloudwater says it’s gluten-free, though its page also lists barley as an allergen; check the can |
| How it’s made | Cloudwater doesn’t say |
| Brewed | At Cloudwater’s brewery in Manchester, as far as Cloudwater says |
| UK availability | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co, Dry Drinker and Cloudwater |
Sources: Cloudwater’s own website, The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker, checked October 2026. The label on the can or bottle is always the final word.
How Lo sits in the Cloudwater range
| Beer | Style | ABV | Per 100ml | Unhopped score | UK status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lo (this beer) | Lager | 0.5% | Not published | Not yet rated | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co, Dry Drinker and Cloudwater |
| Fresh: Mosaic Edition | Hazy IPA, a limited edition | 0.5% | Not published | Not yet rated | Single cans at The Alcohol Free Co; in stock at Cloudwater |
| Freska | Stout | 0.5% | Not published | Not yet rated | Sold out at The Alcohol Free Co and Dry Drinker; in stock at Cloudwater |
| Tasty AF | Fruited sour, with cherry and hibiscus | 0.5% | Not published | Not yet rated | In stock at The Alcohol Free Co, Dry Drinker and Cloudwater |
The Cloudwater beers in our directory, checked October 2026. Scores are Unhopped ratings out of 10. Cloudwater doesn’t publish calorie figures that we could find.
About Cloudwater
Cloudwater is an independent Manchester brewery that brewed its first beers in 2015. Its alcohol-free range includes Lo, a lager, Freska, a stout, Tasty AF, a cherry and hibiscus sour, and Fresh, a hazy IPA, with a limited Mosaic edition, all at 0.5%.
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