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Mash Gang Chug Hazy IPA

Mash Gang
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🌍 England · Alcohol-Free IPA · One of 5 Alcohol-Free IPAs in hopIQ

World Beer Cup 2026 Gold. Tropical and citrus hops — Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy — on a hazy, juicy base. Indistinguishable from a full-strength hazy IPA in aroma and flavour. The standard-bearer for non-alcohol craft beer.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
World Beer Cup 2026
Gold — World Beer Cup 2026
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and dry.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
orange
floral
piney
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mash Gang Chug Hazy IPA

Appearance

A pale golden haze dominates the glass, with excellent clarity despite the intentional hazy character. Fine carbonation creates a modest white head that maintains good retention, suggesting quality brewing technique and proper carbonation levels for the style.

pale goldenhazywhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is bursting with tropical and citrus hop aromatics from the Citra, Mosaic, and Galaxy varietals, delivering pineapple, orange zest, and passionfruit notes. Floral undertones add complexity without any grainy malt or typical NA beer characteristics, making it genuinely indistinguishable from full-strength offerings.

tropicalcitruspassionfruitfloral

Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors that evolve through a juicy, medium-bodied core with excellent hop character. A crisp, refreshing mouthfeel carries moderate bitterness (35 IBU) that integrates seamlessly rather than dominating, showcasing balanced hop integration throughout the mid-palate.

citrus-forwardjuicyhoppybalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully without astringency or typical NA beer flatness. The crisp conclusion reinforces the refreshing character and leaves no off-flavors.

clean finishdrycitrus lingering
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mash Gang Chug Hazy IPA

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 Mash Gang Chug Hazy IPA

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 tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Mash Gang Chug Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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