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Punk AF

Scotland·Alcohol-Free IPA
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Juicy tropical fruit mixes with grassy, piney notes on a solid malt baseline. The alcohol-free sibling of Punk IPA, at 0.5%, calls on eight hops – Ahtanum, Cascade, Chinook, Citra, Hüll Melon, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe – over Cara, Munich, wheat and flaked oats. The aim is the Punk IPA you know, minus the alcohol.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
tropicalgrassyhoppy
tropical
grassy
hoppy
piney
juicy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—citrus and stone fruit—layered over herbaceous, piney hop character from the eight-hop blend.
also:wheat,citrusy
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Punk AF

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. Carbonation is lively and well-defined, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains visual liveliness throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—citrus and stone fruit—layered over herbaceous, piney hop character from the eight-hop blend. A subtle malt foundation emerges beneath, offering light breadiness that anchors the brighter hop aromatics without overwhelming them.

tropical fruitpineyherbal hopslight bread notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with immediate citrus and resinous hop presence balanced by a solid malt body from Munich, Cara, and wheat. Mid-palate brings juicy stone fruit and a grassy bitterness that builds gradually; the 60 IBU integration feels measured rather than aggressive, supported by the light oat character that adds subtle creaminess.

citrus-forwardresinousgrassy bitternesscreamy malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately lingering, with hop bitterness and herbal grassiness persisting cleanly on the palate. No alcohol warmth to fade; instead, a crisp aftertaste that invites the next sip.

drypersistent bitternesscrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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