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Free IPA

Netherlands·Alcohol-Free IPA
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Tropical flavours from Amarillo and El Dorado hops meet a mild bitterness in this low-alcohol IPA with just 0.5% alcohol. A refined hoppy aroma sits on top, and barley, wheat and rye malt form the base. The brewery credits the hops added to this light beer for the full IPA taste, and suggests drinking it cold at 5–6 °C.

ABV
0.5%
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
tropicalhoppymalty
tropical
hoppy
malty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes from Amarillo and El Dorado hops, revealing layers of pineapple, peach, and subtle citrus character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Free IPA

◎ Appearance

Light golden amber with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a vibrant visual presentation typical of the style. Body appears refined and clean despite the minimal alcohol content.

light goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes from Amarillo and El Dorado hops, revealing layers of pineapple, peach, and subtle citrus character. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics lies a soft, bready Malz foundation that adds depth without overwhelming the delicate hop bouquet. The overall impression is refined and inviting, with excellent hop presence for an alcohol-free expression.

tropical fruitpineapple and peachcitrus notesrefined hop aroma

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with tropical fruit flavors immediately establishing the hop-centric profile. The mid-palate develops a moderate bitterness with good balance against subtle Malz sweetness from barley, wheat, and rye. The finish remains dry and bitter, with the 60 IBU providing structure and complexity that belies the low alcohol content.

tropical and citrusmoderate bitternessclean palatedry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and hoppy, with lingering bitterness that fades cleanly without harshness. The refreshing character persists, inviting another sip and confirming the brewery's intent to deliver a full IPA experience.

dryhoppy lingeringrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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

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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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