Brewery: Athletic Brewing Co. | Location: Milford, CT
Style: Non-Alcoholic IPA | ABV: <0.5% | Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Athletic Brewing has done what many thought impossible: made non-alcoholic beer that craft beer fans actually want to drink. Run Wild IPA is the flagship that started it all, and it remains one of the most impressive NA beers on the market.
Appearance
Golden amber with a fine, persistent white head. Looks every bit like a proper IPA.
Aroma
Floral and piney hops lead the way, backed by a hint of biscuity malt. It’s genuinely hop-forward in a way that’ll surprise skeptics.
Taste
Crisp and bitter upfront with notes of pine resin and grapefruit peel. The malt backbone is light but present, keeping things balanced. The finish is refreshingly dry.
Mouthfeel
Light-to-medium bodied, well-carbonated. Noticeably lighter than a full-strength IPA, but not watery.
Bottom Line
Whether you’re doing Dry January, driving, or just cutting back, Run Wild is the benchmark for non-alcoholic craft beer. It doesn’t taste like a compromise — it tastes like a good beer. Full stop.
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