Rating 98
Style Double IPA, Non-Alcoholic Beer
Produced In Stratford, Conn.
United States
ABV <0.5
Availability Limited
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Review Updated 2022-10-05

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Athletic Brewing Free Wave NA DIPA Review

Free Wave is a fantastic IPA, that isn't an IPA, per say. It's a non-alcoholic (NA) IPA. It's also packed with citrusy, resiny (dare I say, dank?) hop aromas and fresh, chewy grain flavors, achieving an undeniably and exceedingly tasty balance of malt, hops, and moderation for the category. It's not only great for an alcohol-free beer, it's great as an IPA — ideal for those times you're ready for a beer, but craving the ritual more than the buzz. It's time to fess up: I crave this NA IPA.

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Athletic Brewing Free Wave NA DIPA
Free Wave is a fantastic IPA, that isn't an IPA, per say. It's a non-alcoholic (NA) IPA. It's also packed with citrusy, resiny (dare I say, dank?) hop aromas and fresh, chewy grain flavors, achieving an undeniably and exceedingly tasty balance of malt, hops, and moderation for the category. It's not only great for an alcohol-free beer, it's great as an IPA — ideal for those times you're ready for a beer, but craving the ritual more than the buzz. It's time to fess up: I crave this NA IPA.

Reviewed On: 12-17-2020
98
POINTS
Athletic Brewing Free Wave NA DIPA
Free Wave is a fantastic IPA, that isn't an IPA, per say. It's a non-alcoholic (NA) IPA. It's also packed with citrusy, resiny (dare I say, dank?) hop aromas and fresh, chewy grain flavors, achieving an undeniably and exceedingly tasty balance of malt, hops, and moderation for the category. It's not only great for an alcohol-free beer, it's great as an IPA — ideal for those times you're ready for a beer, but craving the ritual more than the buzz. It's time to fess up: I crave this NA IPA.

Reviewed On: 12-17-2020