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Trail Pass Hazy IPA

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Alcohol-Free IPA · One of 23 Alcohol-Free IPAs in hopIQ

The hazy counterpart in the Trail Pass line, launched in late 2024 and brewed like the rest of the range without removing alcohol. Mosaic and El Dorado give it a distinctly dank side next to the fruit: mango, ripe pineapple and citrus sit over a resinous, slightly herbal note. The body is soft and fuller than most non-alcoholic beers, with a light sweetness in the middle. Bitterness stays in the background despite 40 IBU, and the finish is juicy with a trace of spice.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Gold Award · 2025
World Beer Cup
Hoppy Non-Alcohol Beer
★Gold Award — World Beer Cup (Hoppy Non-Alcohol Beer)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Alcohol-Free IPA.
Hop character
dank
citrusy
herbal
juicy
resinous
grassy
tropical
Distinctive notes
hazy
spicy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trail Pass Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber hue with a cloudy, diffuse appearance characteristic of the style. A modest white head forms and settles to a thin collar with light lacing. Carbonation is gentle and steady, appropriate for the alcohol-free profile.

hazy goldensoft carbonationlight lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dank, resinous hop character from Mosaic and El Dorado, layered beneath bright tropical fruit: ripe mango and pineapple dominate, with supporting citrus notes. A subtle herbal and slightly earthy undertone grounds the bouquet without overshadowing the fruit-forward profile.

tropical fruitdank resinherbal edge

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and smooth, with a fuller body than typical non-alcoholic offerings. Mango and pineapple flavors sit alongside gentle citrus acidity, underpinned by a light sweetness mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained despite 40 IBU, allowing the fruit and resinous hop character to take center stage.

juicy fruit-forwardsoft bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and juicy, with a lingering trace of spice and resiny hop character fading gradually. No harsh drying or astringency—the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.

juicy closesubtle spiceclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Trail Pass 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 Trail Pass 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 hazy, dank, resinous character as Trail Pass Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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