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Free & Easy N/A IPA

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Hop aromas of orange zest, grapefruit and citrus burst out of this non-alcoholic IPA, followed by a smooth sweetness and a balanced bitterness. It belongs to Karbach's Free & Easy lineup of non-alcoholic beers, released in cans and available at the Houston, Texas taproom and in local retail through the spring of 2026.

Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
Where this beer sits
Body
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Sweetness
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Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
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Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is led by vibrant citrus—prominent orange zest and grapefruit pith—with supporting notes of fresh hop character that suggests herbal and slightly piney undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Free & Easy N/A IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head that settles into a thin collar. The beer displays brisk carbonation that rises steadily through the glass, creating a lively visual presentation typical of a well-crafted IPA.

goldenclearfine headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by vibrant citrus—prominent orange zest and grapefruit pith—with supporting notes of fresh hop character that suggests herbal and slightly piney undertones. A subtle sweetness rounds out the bouquet, preventing the aromatics from becoming austere despite the moderate hop intensity.

orange zestgrapefruitcitrus-forwardherbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, gently sweet entry that carries the citrus notes into the mid-palate without harshness. A balanced, moderate bitterness develops gradually, neither overpowering nor fading, and the hop character remains crisp throughout. The finish leans dry but retains enough residual sweetness to maintain balance.

smoothcitrusybalanced bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish with lingering grapefruit and orange notes alongside a restrained, pleasant hop bite that doesn't turn astringent. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean.

medium-drycitrus lingerrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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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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