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Hazy IPA

by Wooden Ship Brewing Company This Hazy IPA from Wooden Ship Brewing Company is intriguing, but ultimately the apricot and bitter hops don’t balance each other well enough to make this work. Packaging Orange fading to cream and faint tear drop pattern. The brewery name is exceedingly hard to find. And maybe it’s just me, […]

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Hyper Cold IPA

by Fair State Hyper Cold IPA by Fair State has a lot going for it, but ultimately is done in by the raw wort flavors. Packaging The can’s cool—a tall boy with a green and yellow paint-swirled design that stands out. Look Pours a pleasant deep golden color with a slight opacity. Visually, it hits

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Unleaded Regal Brew

by Ted Segers Unleaded Regal Brew by Ted Segers delivers a straightforward nonalcoholic option that mirrors the light beer experience, though it doesn’t exactly push boundaries. Packaging Ted Segers boasts, “the beer made by alcoholics, for alcoholics,” and this cheeky slogan hooked me right away. The can’s design features a rugged mustachioed man—presumably Segers himself—surrounded

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West Coast Style IPA

by Untitled Art West Coast Style IPA by Untitled Art is a surprisingly solid entry in the nonalcoholic scene that manages to deliver a great hop experience without most of the usual pitfalls. Packaging While I appreciate the nod to modern art, the design doesn’t quite grab me in the way it might for others.

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Nah Non Alcoholic Hoppy Brew

by Bauhaus Brew Labs If you’re on the hunt for a nonalcoholic option that won’t leave your tastebuds high and dry, Nah Non Alcoholic Hoppy by Bauhaus Brew Labs might just be what you’re after. Packaging Let’s be real: the can design is pretty boring. Diagonal stripes in muted colors don’t exactly scream excitement, but

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Ripe Pursuit

by Athletic Brewing If you’re in the market for a nonalcoholic beer that leans more into refreshing soda vibes than traditional brews, Ripe Pursuit by Athletic Brewing might just hit the spot. Packaging This can is a step up from Athletic’s usual look. The pale yellow hue instantly suggests a sunny lemon grove, and there’s

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Outlook Good

by Bauhaus Brew Labs Outlook Good by Surly is a refreshing take on the nonalcoholic beer scene, offering a light and drinkable ale that stands out in its category. Packaging The can catches your eye with a solid yellow hue and an eight ball design. It’s simple, but it gets the job done. Look In

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Nah Citrus Berry Sour

by Bauhaus Brew Labs Nah Citrus Berry Sour from Bauhaus Brew Labs has potential, but the artificial fruit flavors ultimately sink this beer. Packaging The packaging is super generic. With a name like “Nah,” I guess that’s the point, but it’s hard not to feel like you’re sipping on Walmart’s house brand, simply labeled “Beer.”

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Kernza

by Deschutes Kernza by Deschutes is an intriguing nonalcoholic beer that offers a refreshing twist for those warm summer days. Packaging Starting with the visuals—this can looks great, showcasing both the Deschutes and Patagonia brands with a stylized mountain and sky scene that hints at adventure and the great outdoors. Look I’ll admit, I didn’t

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Trail Pass Hazy IPA

by Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Hazy IPA by Sierra Nevada leaves a lot to be desired. There are very few beers I can’t finish, but this is one. Packaging The turquoise and yellow colors, paired with a topographic map pattern, don’t inspire much excitement. It’s a functional look, but it doesn’t exactly shout “drink me!”

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