Firebrand Shorebreak Hazy Pale
By Firebrand · UK
Firebrand’s alcohol-free hazy pale, brewed in Cornwall with Simcoe, Citra and Cascade hops: 0.5%, and 32 kcal a can, Firebrand says. Firebrand describes it as “super smooth and light with tons of tropical flavour”.
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 Shorebreak?
Firebrand launched Shorebreak in June 2022 as part of its core range. It calls it a hazy pale, “alcohol free and full of hoppy flavour”; it’s a pale ale rather than an IPA, though we file it with our hazy IPAs. In September 2026 the trade press reported that it had become Firebrand’s best-selling beer, at almost a quarter of its sales.
It’s brewed with Simcoe, Citra and Cascade hops, Firebrand says. Firebrand gives 32 kcal and 3.7g of carbohydrate a 440ml can, about 7.3 kcal per 100ml; we found no published nutrition panel, and Wise Bartender lists 8 kcal per 100ml. Firebrand says it’s vegan friendly and gluten free. It doesn’t publish an ingredients list, and one retailer lists barley and wheat.
Firebrand mentions awards for Shorebreak in 2025, but we couldn’t check them with the organisers, so we don’t list them. Firebrand also makes Little Wave, a 0.5% alcohol-free lager. We haven’t scored Shorebreak. For more on the style, see what a hazy IPA is.
Flavour Profile
A guide based on the style and Firebrand’s description (smooth and light, with tropical hop flavour), to help you compare at a glance — not a definitive tasting.
Key facts
| Official name | Shorebreak Alcohol Free Hazy Pale |
|---|---|
| Brewery | Firebrand, UK |
| Style | Hazy pale ale (Firebrand calls it a Hazy Pale; we file it with our hazy IPAs) |
| ABV | 0.5% ABV, in Firebrand’s press releases and on Wise Bartender; Firebrand’s product page doesn’t give a figure |
| Pack | 440ml can (singles and cases of 12 or 24 from Firebrand; 6 or 12 at Dry Drinker; singles at Wise Bartender) |
| Calories | About 7.3 kcal per 100ml: our sum from Firebrand’s 32 kcal per 440ml can |
| Ingredients | Not published by Firebrand. A retailer, Delli, lists water, barley, wheat and hops |
| Hops | Simcoe, Citra and Cascade, Firebrand says |
| Allergens | Not published by Firebrand; Delli lists barley and wheat |
| Vegan | Vegan friendly, Firebrand says |
| Gluten | Firebrand says it’s gluten free, but doesn’t say how; a retailer lists barley and wheat among the ingredients |
| How it’s made | Not stated by Firebrand |
| Brewed | By Firebrand in Launceston, Cornwall |
| UK availability | In stock at Dry Drinker, Wise Bartender and Firebrand |
Sources: Firebrand’s website and shop, Firebrand’s press releases, Dry Drinker, Wise Bartender and Companies House, checked October 2026. The label on the can or bottle is always the final word.
How Shorebreak sits in the Firebrand range
| Beer | Style | ABV | Per 100ml | Unhopped score | UK status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorebreak (this beer) | Hazy pale ale (Firebrand calls it a Hazy Pale; we file it with our hazy IPAs) | 0.5% | 7.3 kcal | Not yet rated | In stock at Dry Drinker, Wise Bartender and Firebrand |
| Little Wave | Lager | 0.5% | 7 kcal | Not yet rated | In stock at Dry Drinker, Wise Bartender and Firebrand |
The Firebrand beers in our directory, checked October 2026. Scores are Unhopped ratings out of 10.
About Firebrand
Firebrand is a brewery in Launceston, Cornwall, run by its founder and head brewer, Joe Thomson. Most of its beers are full strength; its two alcohol-free beers are Shorebreak, a hazy pale, and Little Wave, a lager.
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About the hops: Simcoe, Citra and Cascade. Types of hops · What are hops?
