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Trail Pass IPA

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

The first beer of the non-alcoholic Trail Pass line, on sale nationally since January 2024. It is not dealcoholised: a yeast that stops fermenting early keeps it below 0.5% from the start. Amarillo and CTZ lead the hop profile, with citrus and pine up front, lemon zest, a grassy edge and some resin. A biscuity, bready malt base gives more body than the strength suggests, and a clean, moderate bitterness closes it dry with lingering citrus peel.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
Moderate bitterness.
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
citrusy
piney
hoppy
resinous
grassy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trail Pass IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and moderate carbonation. The head forms with reasonable density and exhibits fair retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it settles.

pale goldclearmoderate carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and pine from Amarillo and CTZ hops, with lemon zest and a grassy edge cutting through. A subtle resinous undertone complements the biscuity, bready malt foundation, keeping the profile balanced and approachable.

citruspinelemon zestgrassybiscuity malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malty, with a biscuit and bread character that provides unexpected body for the ABV. The mid-palate sustains citrus and pine notes before a moderate, measured bitterness closes the profile dry, finishing with a lingering citrus peel note.

biscuitclean bitternesscitrus peeldry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with residual citrus peel and a gentle herbal edge lingering on the palate. No harshness or off-notes emerge.

drycitrus peel persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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