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Mediterranean IPA Sin Alcohol

Spain·Alcohol-Free IPA
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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
PaceSession

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
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppytropicalhoney
hoppy
tropical
honey
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive tropical fruit character—pineapple, passionfruit, and citrus zest—from American hop dry additions.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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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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