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Roadtrip

Germany·Alcohol-Free IPA
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Roadtrip is the alcohol-free IPA Schwarze Rose had been planning for a long time, and it arrived at the start of 2026. Mosaic is the only hop, oats and wheat give it a smooth mouthfeel, and the flavour runs to citrus and tropical notes with a small bitterness. It stays under 0.5 % ABV and brews from barley, oat and wheat malt.

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
tropicalcitrusywheat
tropical
citrusy
wheat
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath tropical stone fruit and subtle pineapple character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Roadtrip

◎ Appearance

Roadtrip presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, animated character. The head rises with confidence and maintains a fine, persistent collar with visible lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting the beer's visual appeal.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath tropical stone fruit and subtle pineapple character. A delicate, clean malt foundation emerges beneath the Mosaic hop expression, with soft wheat undertones that add roundness without obscuring the aromatic profile.

citrus, grapefruittropical fruitclean maltwheat breadth

◐ Taste

The palate unfolds with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel from oat and wheat malt, delivering immediate tropical and citrus flavors that evolve through the middle. A restrained but present bitterness builds gradually, registering at 60 IBU without harshness, and the finish remains dry with lingering hop character that feels balanced rather than astringent.

creamy texturecitrus forwardtropical middledry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with measured bitterness and a gentle fade of citrus and stone fruit. The mouthfeel remains clean and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness or alcohol warmth to intrude.

drylingering citrusrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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