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Nicobar IPA Alkoholfrei

Austria·Alcohol-Free IPA
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The alcohol-free take on the Nicobar IPA, inspired by the voyage of the Austrian fleet from Trieste to the Nicobar Islands under Maria Theresa. A basket of exotic fruit in the nose, then caramel malt notes in a strong malt body, with firm hop bitterness cushioned by fruit. Brisk carbonation; deep amber with copper-red reflections.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalcaramelfruity
tropical
caramel
fruity
malty
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with a vivid basket of tropical and stone fruit—mango, papaya, and peach—layered over warm caramel-Malz undertones.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nicobar IPA Alkoholfrei

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with copper-red reflections, clear and bright. The head forms quickly from vigorous, brisk carbonation and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. A visually striking pour that suggests both restraint and liveliness.

deep ambercopper highlightspersistent headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a vivid basket of tropical and stone fruit—mango, papaya, and peach—layered over warm caramel-Malz undertones. Noble hop character adds subtle citrus and herbal complexity without aggression. The interplay between exotic fruit and sweet grain creates an inviting, balanced entry point.

tropical fruitcaramel Malzcitrus notesherbal Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

The palate enters full-bodied and malty, with pronounced caramel sweetness that anchors the beer. Firm hop bitterness (30 IBU) emerges mid-palate, cushioned by ripe fruit character—tropical and stone fruit notes continue from the nose. Carbonation remains crisp throughout, cutting through the sweetness and preventing cloying.

full-bodiedcaramel sweetnessfirm bitternessfruity balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brisk, with lingering bitterness and a subtle fruit echo. Despite the alcohol-free format, the beer leaves a satisfying, dry aftertaste without flatness.

dry finishlingering hop bitternesscrisp departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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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

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