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Windstill NEIPA

Switzerland·Alcohol-Free IPA
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Wonderfully fruity with a present bitterness: this alcohol-free New England-style IPA is pale and unfiltered. Pale malt, wheat malt and oats meet Mosaic, Citra and Centennial hops, and the ABV stays at no more than 0.5 % from a 4.8° Plato wort. It has been part of Kitchen Brew's alcohol-free Windstill range since April 2021.

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
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—backed by the earthiness of Mosaic and Centennial hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Windstill NEIPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, turbid body characteristic of the New England style. A dense, creamy white head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls. Fine carbonation creates a soft, pillowy mouthfeel and contributes to the beer's approachable, unfiltered presentation.

pale goldenunfiltered, cloudypersistent foamsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—backed by the earthiness of Mosaic and Centennial hops. Subtle grain sweetness from pale malt and wheat emerges beneath, along with a whisper of oat creaminess. The hop character remains forward but balanced, never sharp or harsh.

citrus, orangenoble hop earthgrain sweetnessapproachable

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate fruity hop character with citrus and stone fruit notes that unfold across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a clean malt backbone with wheat and oat contributions providing body and a subtle creamy texture. A measured bitterness—60 IBU translates cleanly without aggression—resolves into a dry, herbal finish without astringency.

hop-forward fruitcrisp, drymalt balancemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with citrus and herbal hop notes fading gradually into a pleasant dry sensation. No alcohol warmth or heaviness remains—the sub-0.5% ABV delivers a refreshing, sessionable conclusion.

dry, cleanhop aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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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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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