VETO is built around a simple idea: alcohol-free lager that doesn't compromise on the basics. Brewed at Chadlington Brewery in the Cotswolds using natural spring water from the site and what the brand describes as chemical-free pale barley malt, Pause is the standard lager in the range -- no additives, no caffeine, just beer. The nutritional profile is lean: 16 kcal per 100ml, 0.1g sugar. The malt character is more present than in many AF lagers at this calorie count, sitting between the thin-end of the category and the fuller, slightly sweeter options. Hops keep things balanced without adding much punch in the aroma. It is crisp and malty, designed to taste like a lager rather than water with colour. VETO donates 15% of all profits to charity and positions itself around minimal health impact. The Pause format is the no-caffeine option in the range, for those who want the sociability of a beer without any stimulant add-ons.