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Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn East IPA

Brooklyn Brewery
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🌍 United States · Alcohol-Free IPA · One of 21 Alcohol-Free IPAs in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
tropical
floral
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn East 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 Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn East 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 citrusy, hoppy, orange character as Non-Alcoholic Brooklyn East IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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