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Never Drinking Again

Ireland·Alcohol-Free IPA
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Never Drinking Again is the alcohol-free IPA from Whiplash, at 0.5%. It is hazy and unfiltered, with a colour reminiscent of orange juice. The aroma is intensely zesty: gooseberry, apricot, stone fruit and orange. New Zealand hops define the taste with a juicy, tropical mix of gooseberry, mango and apricot. The body is full for a beer of this strength, the texture soft and creamy, and a smooth, balanced bitterness rounds it off.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyjuicyfruity
citrusy
juicy
fruity
tropical
peach
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is intensely aromatic, driven by New Zealand Edelhopfen that deliver prominent notes of gooseberry and stone fruit—apricot and peach dominate.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Never Drinking Again

◎ Appearance

Never Drinking Again presents a luminous, hazy pale golden colour reminiscent of fresh orange juice. The unfiltered body is suspended with fine particulates, creating a soft, diffuse appearance characteristic of its style. A modest white head forms with gentle carbonation and displays steady retention and lacing around the glass.

hazy goldensoft carbonationpale orange hue

◌ Aroma

The nose is intensely aromatic, driven by New Zealand Edelhopfen that deliver prominent notes of gooseberry and stone fruit—apricot and peach dominate. Supporting citrus notes of orange zest add brightness and lift, while a subtle, clean malt foundation remains understated, allowing the hop character to lead without any astringency.

zesty citrusstone fruit forwardgooseberry, apricot

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a juicy, tropical hop profile: gooseberry and mango take centre stage, backed by ripe apricot and a gentle citrus undertone. The body is full and creamy for its ABV, with a soft, natural texture and a restrained, balanced bitterness that frames the fruity notes without harshness. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving no alcohol burn.

juicy tropicalsoft, creamy bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and relatively brief, allowing the tropical fruit notes to fade gently without lingering harshness. A faint bittersweet note persists lightly on the palate, leaving an overall impression of refresh and ease.

clean, dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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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