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Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn East IPA

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Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn East IPA carries the name of the brewery's year-round hop-forward flagship and was sold as Special Effects IPA until the 2026 relaunch of the range. Centennial, Amarillo and Citra hops bring bright citrus, orange peel, juicy tropical fruit and a light floral note to the nose. A lean malt base keeps the body light, so the hops stay in front. A balanced bitterness leads into a crisp, clean finish, and the alcohol remains below half a percent.

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
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
clean
tropical
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with zesty citrus and orange peel from Centennial and Amarillo hops, complemented by juicy tropical fruit notes from the Citra additions.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn East IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation throughout. A modest white head forms on the pour with moderate retention and delicate lacing on the glass. The beer presents a light, inviting visual character that signals its lean malt structure.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with zesty citrus and orange peel from Centennial and Amarillo hops, complemented by juicy tropical fruit notes from the Citra additions. A subtle floral undertone adds complexity without overwhelming the bright hop profile. The lean malt base recedes appropriately, allowing the hop aromatics to remain front and center.

citrus, orange peeltropical fruitlight floralhop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean hop bitterness and citrus notes that carry through the mid-palate with sustained brightness. The lean malt backbone provides minimal sweetness, keeping the beer refreshingly dry and allowing the 60 IBU to shine without harshness. The bitterness integrates smoothly rather than astringent, balancing the tropical fruit character throughout.

crisp hop bitternesscitrus-drivenlight-bodieddry palate

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering citrus notes and a whisper of herbal bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and free of residual sweetness or alcohol warmth.

crisp, cleandry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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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