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Bavaria 0.0% IPA

Netherlands·Alcohol-Free IPA
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A non-alcoholic IPA brewed with four different hop varieties and natural mineral water from Bavaria's own spring. Tropical fruit and citrus come through clearly in aroma and taste, and the hoppy character of this 0.0% beer stays surprisingly approachable. It is brewed in Lieshout, Noord-Brabant, by the family business Royal Swinkels.

Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit character—pineapple, mango, and passionfruit leap forward.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bavaria 0.0% IPA

◎ Appearance

A clear, pale golden brew with bright amber undertones characteristic of the IPA style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent, fine-bubbled lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending visual vibrancy to this alcohol-free expression.

pale goldenclearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit character—pineapple, mango, and passionfruit leap forward. Citrus notes follow closely, with grapefruit zest and orange peel adding brightness and complexity. The four-hop blend creates a layered, approachable hoppy profile without aggressive resinous edges.

tropical fruitcitrus zesthoppyclean hop character

◐ Taste

Entry reveals balanced tropical and citrus sweetness layered over subtle malt backbone. Mid-palate develops hop bitterness and resinous character, though remaining restrained and drinkable at 60 IBU. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus and a dry, clean hop signature that avoids astringency despite the zero alcohol content.

tropical-citrusbalanced bitternesscrispdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with drying citrus and herbal hop notes, fading gracefully without harshness. A refreshing, clean conclusion that invites the next sip.

lingering citrusrefreshingclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
79
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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What is a Alcohol-Free IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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