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Non-Alcoholic IPA Fremont
Coming out of Seattle, Washington, Fremont Brewing has joined the Non-alcoholic craft Beer Movement. Leading their lineup is the Non-Alcoholic IPA, which showcases Citra hops. This beverage is hop forward, with notes of citrus and guava, while the flavor contains a moderate hop bitterness, characteristics of orange and lemon, and rounds out with a honey sweetness. For those who are seeking something similar to a West Coast IPA, this beer is a solid contender. -
Upside Dawn Athletic Brewing Co
One of the initial Non-alcoholic offerings in the Beer scene, Athletic Brewing has become a staple of many menus. The Upside Dawn is Athletic’s take on a classic Golden ale, and the quality of this beverage is Showcased with the over 10 medals awarded nationally and internationally. Upside Dawn has a smooth, clean taste that contains a pleasant balance between earthy/spicy flavors and a citrus character in the aroma. In addition to being alcohol free, the Upside Dawn is crafted to be gluten reduced, allowing for an even broader enjoyment base. -
Bitburger Drive Bitburger
Bitburger, a brewery out of Bitburg Germany, is an internationally acclaimed Lager brewery, and their excellence continues in their Non-alcoholic option, the Bitburger Drive. Brewed according to the German Brewing Purity laws, this Pilsner inspired beverage comes across, bright, sweet, and exceedingly drinkable. Drinking this beer starts with a familiar Pilsner prickliness on the tongue, followed by a malty sweetness with a subtle bitterness that is sure to satisfy the lager enthusiast. -
NA Chouffe Chouffe
A classic Belgian Brewery with a love of gnomes, Brasserie Chouffe, recently released a non-alcoholic option for the Belgian Beer lovers. Utilizing a specialized yeast that doesn’t turn sugars into alcohol during fermentation, Chouffe’s N/A release starts with a fruity aroma that carries into the flavor in the form of a sweetness reminiscent of mango and green tea. This is a very light beer, balanced, and exceedingly refreshing. -
Mountain Top Imagine Nation
A Montana Local brewery based in Missoula, Imagine Nation serves as a hub for artistry and community engagement. Wanting to provide Beer options for all, they’ve released a few Non alcoholic options over the years, including the Mountain Top. With a floral aroma and sweet character, this thirst quenching beer is reminiscent of Fruity Pebbles and honey, perfect for anyone looking for a lightly hoppy, sweet drink. -
Free Wave Athletic Brew Co
Another Athletic Brew, the Free Wave is styled after a Hazy IPA, and it holds true to style. Bright and fruity, the Free Wave is hopped with Mosaic, Amarillo, and Citra, a trio that comes together to create a pleasantly hopped IPA that is incredibly citrusy. Intense aromas of tangerine and grapefruit dominate this beer, followed by pine notes for a crisp finish. The lingering contrast of fruitiness and hop bitterness encourages you to pick the glass back up after each drink. -
Trail Pass Golden Ale Sierra Nevada
One of the initial big names of craft Brewing, Sierra Nevada has brought their hard earned experience and skill to the N/A scene with their Trailpass Golden Ale. Mildly hoppy with a solid malt backbone, the Trailpass Golden leads with a floral aroma and follows up with a sweeter, crackery body. True to a classic Golden Ale, the flavors are light, the malt is showcased, and it pours a beautiful Golden-amber color. -
Fresh Squeezed Non-Alcoholic IPA Deschutes
A familiar name to many beer drinkers, The Fresh Squeezed is known for being a juicy, citrus forward and bright IPA. Deschutes has taken this popular IPA of theirs and reimagined it as a nonalcoholic beverage, while losing none of the hop characteristics the original Fresh Squeezed is known for. Citrus and pine notes come to the fore, while leaving a moderate hop bitterness behind, much like their classic IPA.
Nolan McNamara is the General Operations Manager at Shine Beer Sanctuary in Bozeman. In his leisure, he can be found on the water in the summer and perusing breweries throughout the Gallatin Valley.