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Run Free is an alcohol-free IPA brewed with members of the Left Handed Giant Run Club, so that nobody at the club is left out. The brewery set out to carry the texture and aroma of its IPA range down to below 0.5%, keeps adjusting the recipe as its processes develop and rotates the hop combination from batch to batch. Citrus and pine lead, followed by a smooth finish, and the beer is vegan.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by citrus and pine characteristics typical of noble hop varieties, with bright grapefruit and lemon notes leading the profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Run Free

◎ Appearance

Run Free presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with notable adhesion. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustain the foam structure throughout the tasting.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by citrus and pine characteristics typical of noble hop varieties, with bright grapefruit and lemon notes leading the profile. A subtle malt base provides gentle support without dominating, allowing the aromatic hops to remain the focal point of the bouquet.

citrus forwardpine resinnoble hopsbright and clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus flavors that transition into a pronounced but balanced pine bitterness. Despite the 0.5% ABV, the beer achieves a satisfying body and texture characteristic of full-strength IPAs, with the 60 IBU bitterness providing structure and definition without harshness.

citrus-ledpine bitternesssmooth texturebalanced palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering pine and citrus notes that fade gradually without astringency. The absence of alcohol heat leaves a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry finishpine lingeringclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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.

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