Tasting Notes
Let's skip the marketing and talk about what's in the glass. DrinkSip Hazy IPA pours a golden, opaque amber with a thick white head that actually sticks around. The aroma hits you first: tropical citrus, a bit of pine, and that distinctive hazy yeast character you'd expect from a New England-style IPA.
On the palate, it's juicy — mango, grapefruit, a touch of peach — with a balanced bitterness that doesn't overstay its welcome. The mouthfeel is where most NA beers fail, but DrinkSip nails it: medium body, slightly creamy, with enough carbonation to keep things lively. The finish is clean with a pleasant hop linger.
If you handed this to someone without telling them it was non-alcoholic, most wouldn't guess. That's not marketing hyperbole — it's the result of brewing it right from the start.
The Brewing Process
Here's what separates DrinkSip from the majority of NA beer brands: we don't brew a regular beer and strip the alcohol out. That dealcoholization process is how most NA beers are made, and it's also why most of them taste like watered-down disappointments.
DrinkSip Hazy IPA is brewed to be non-alcoholic from the start. The grain bill, hop schedule, and yeast selection are all designed to produce a beer that comes in under 0.5% ABV without any removal process. Nothing removed, nothing lost. The result is a beer that retains all the flavor compounds, aroma oils, and body that dealcoholized beers sacrifice.
Ingredients: water, hops, barley, wheat, yeast. That's it. No artificial flavors, no artificial sweeteners, no asterisks.
How It Compares
We put DrinkSip Hazy IPA head-to-head with the most popular NA IPAs on the market. Here's how they stack up:
| Brand | Style | Calories | ABV | Brewing Method | Price (4-pack) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DrinkSip Hazy IPA | Hazy / New England IPA | 90 | <0.5% | Brewed NA from start | $10.99 |
| Athletic Brewing Run Wild | American IPA | 65 | <0.5% | Proprietary (no dealcoholization) | $12.99 |
| Lagunitas IPNA | IPA-inspired | 80 | 0.0% | Hop water (not beer) | $9.99 |
| Brooklyn Special Effects IPA | IPA | 100 | <0.4% | Dealcoholized | $10.99 |
| Bravus IPA | West Coast IPA | 120 | <0.5% | Brewed NA from start | $11.99 |
Key takeaway: DrinkSip sits in the sweet spot — real beer flavor (not hop water), competitive calories, and a brewing method that preserves what matters. The tropical, juicy character of a hazy IPA is notoriously hard to replicate without alcohol, and DrinkSip pulls it off.
Ingredients & Nutrition
Full transparency on what's inside:
- Calories: 90 per 12 oz can
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- ABV: <0.5%
- Ingredients: Water, barley malt, wheat, hops, yeast
No artificial sweeteners. No erythritol. No stevia aftertaste. The slight sweetness comes from the grain bill, exactly like a traditional hazy IPA.
When to Drink It
DrinkSip Hazy IPA isn't a "special occasion" NA beer. It's an everyday beer:
- Weeknight dinner: Pairs with burgers, tacos, pizza, Thai food — anything you'd pair a regular IPA with
- Post-workout: The carbs and hydration actually help with recovery (more on that in our recovery article)
- Zebra striping: The ideal alternating beer — nobody can tell the difference at the bar
- Work happy hour: All the social cred of holding a real beer, none of the productivity loss
- Sunday session: Drink all afternoon without writing off Monday
FAQ
Does DrinkSip Hazy IPA taste like real beer?
Yes. Because it is real beer — just non-alcoholic. It's brewed with real hops, real barley, and real yeast. The brewing process is designed to produce beer flavor, not strip it away. In blind taste tests, most people cannot distinguish DrinkSip Hazy IPA from a traditional hazy IPA.
How many calories are in DrinkSip Hazy IPA?
90 calories per 12 oz can. That's roughly half the calories of a traditional craft IPA (which typically runs 180-250 calories). The lower calorie count comes from the absence of alcohol, which is calorie-dense at 7 calories per gram.
Is DrinkSip truly non-alcoholic?
DrinkSip contains less than 0.5% ABV, which is the legal threshold for "non-alcoholic" in the United States. For context, a ripe banana has roughly the same amount of naturally occurring alcohol. You cannot get intoxicated from DrinkSip.
Where can I buy DrinkSip Hazy IPA?
Online at drinksip.com with nationwide shipping, or in select retailers including Total Wine, QFC, and Albertsons locations. Check our store locator for the closest retail location.
