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FreeWheeler

BentSpoke Brewing Co
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🌍 Australia · Alcohol-Free IPA · One of 15 Alcohol-Free IPAs in hopIQ

An alcohol-free IPA fermented out like a full-strength beer, after which a membrane filter separates the flavour from the alcohol and water and the flavour is rehydrated and carbonated. Ekuanot, Centennial, Simcoe and Citra leave a citrus and tropical perfume on the nose, while Caramunich adds a light caramel sweetness that gives the beer more body than the strength suggests. At 25 IBU the bitterness is real.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Gold Medal · 2024
International Brewing Awards
Ultra Low Alcohol
Gold Medal — International Brewing Awards (Ultra Low Alcohol)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for FreeWheeler

Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles. The head is modest but persistent, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. The light body belies the full structure promised by the brewing process.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical and citrus character from the four-hop blend: Ekuanot, Centennial, Simcoe, and Citra contribute layered notes of orange zest, mango, and pine resin. Beneath the hop aromatics lies a gentle caramel sweetness from Caramunich malt, adding depth and warmth without heaviness. The overall impression is fresh and herbaceous with a subtle stone-fruit undertone.

tropical fruitbright citruspine resinlight caramel

Taste

The palate enters with clean, crisp hop bitterness—25 IBU delivers genuine bite that frames rather than overwhelms. Mid-palate brings forward the tropical and citrus notes from the aroma, with the malt contributing a light caramel sweetness and subtle body that feels fuller than the alcohol content suggests. The finish builds toward a dry, lingering bitterness with citrus notes that persist.

genuine bitternesstropical-citrus forwarddry mouthfeelfull-bodied for style

Finish

A crisp, dry conclusion with lingering citrus and resinous hop character that fades gradually over several minutes. The aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and clean.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of FreeWheeler

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with FreeWheeler

About Alcohol-Free IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Alcohol-Free IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, citrusy, bitter character as FreeWheeler will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Alcohol-Free IPAs in hopIQ