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Mediterranean IPA Sin Alcohol

Cervezas Althaia
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🌍 Spain · Alcohol-Free IPA · One of 24 Alcohol-Free IPAs in hopIQ

The alcohol-free version of Althaia's IPA, with under 0.5% ABV. According to the brewery it is not a conventional beer with the alcohol taken out but an American IPA recipe in its own right. It pours brilliant honey under a clean, persistent white head. Dry hopping with American hops gives a markedly tropical, fresh aroma, and the palate is fluid and aromatic, with the hops in the lead and a genuine IPA bitterness. It won gold at the Barcelona Beer Challenge in both 2023 and 2024.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
Barcelona Beer Challenge
Gold · 2024
Barcelona Beer Challenge
Silver · 2022
Barcelona Beer Challenge
★Gold — Barcelona Beer Challenge
★Gold — Barcelona Beer Challenge
★Silver — Barcelona Beer Challenge
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
Malt character
honey

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mediterranean IPA Sin Alcohol

◎ Appearance

Pours a brilliant honey gold with excellent clarity and luminosity. A clean, persistent white head forms and maintains good adhesion to the glass walls. Fine carbonation supports the visual structure without appearing aggressive or oversaturated.

honey goldbrilliant claritypersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive tropical fruit character—pineapple, passionfruit, and citrus zest—from American hop dry additions. A light, clean malt backbone provides subtle grain sweetness without dominating. No alcohol vapors or off-notes; the overall impression is fresh, crisp, and aromatic.

tropical fruitcitrus zestAmerican hopsclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is light and fluid, with hop bitterness asserting itself immediately across the palate. Mid-palate maintains the tropical and citrus profile while preserving a genuine IPA bite—the 35 IBUs register as dry and purposeful rather than harsh. Malt presence is restrained, allowing hops to remain in the foreground throughout.

dry hop bitternesstropical palatefluid bodyhop-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately persistent, with lingering citrus and herbal notes from the hops. No alcohol warmth or sweetness; the aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing.

dry finishcitrus lingeringrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mediterranean IPA Sin Alcohol

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 Mediterranean IPA Sin Alcohol

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 hoppy, tropical, bitter character as Mediterranean IPA Sin Alcohol will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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