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Wild Heaven NEAR

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Wild Heaven's non-alcoholic IPA — 0.5% ABV, 99.9% gluten-reduced, brewery calls it 'a core element' of the lineup. Full IPA hop character without the alcohol — the whole point. Packaged in 12oz 6-packs alongside the alcoholic core. The Atlanta brewery's answer to the sober-curious shelf, done at the same brewing standard as the flagship.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
orange
Aroma
Bright citrus and tropical fruit notes dominate the nose, with distinct orange and grapefruit character from noble hop varieties.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild Heaven NEAR

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate Schaumhaftung along the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually clean and inviting presentation typical of a well-executed non-alcoholic IPA.

pale goldenclearfine head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus and tropical fruit notes dominate the nose, with distinct orange and grapefruit character from noble hop varieties. A subtle bready, grainy Malz backdrop supports the hop profile without any solvent or yeast-driven off-notes, delivering the full IPA aromatic expression despite the minimal alcohol content.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitnoble hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and refreshing, with immediate citrus and orange flavors that carry through the mid-palate with good intensity. A firm, clean bitterness registers at 60 IBU without harshness, balanced by just enough bready, light Malz sweetness to prevent one-dimensionality. The finish remains crisp and dry, leaving no cloying residue.

dry attackcitrus-bitter balanceclean finish60 IBU presence

◑ Finish

Short to medium fade with a lingering dry, hoppy aftertaste that emphasizes the citrus and orange notes. No alcohol warmth or flatness—the beer concludes clean and thirst-quenching.

dry aftertastecitrus persistencerefreshing close
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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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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