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Where they differ
Production
- Bottle 1Naturally low alcohol
- Bottle 2Dealcoholized
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Mandarin, Grapefruit, Hops, Citrus, Tropical, Grapefruit pith
- Bottle 2Citrus, Hops, Malt
Structure, side by side
From our tastings. Each mark shows an assessed level, with the same scale for every bottle.
Sweetness
1Athletic BrewingDry
2Best Day BrewingNot assessed
Body
1Athletic BrewingNot assessed
2Best Day BrewingNot assessed
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The full comparison
6 fields match. Differences are marked.
Blank and undeclared values are missing evidence. They are not treated as the same.
| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Record | Tasted | Tasted |
| Score Differs | 85/100 |
82/100 |
| Verdict | Tangerine, grapefruit, and floral hops, then juicy citrus, tropical fruit, and pine. The close dries into bitter grapefruit peel and stays there. | Citrus peel and pine introduce a crisp IPA with moderate bitterness, light malt, and a dry, lightly piney finish. Classic West Coast character, with less hop… |
| Flavor Differs | Mandarin, Grapefruit, Hops, Citrus, Tropical, Grapefruit pith | Citrus, Hops, Malt |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | — |
| Body | — | — |
| Likeness | Floral hops and citrus in the aroma, then pine and tropical fruit. The dry, bitter close is grapefruit peel, and it lingers. The likeness is that peel and the pine. The juice is the greeting. | Citrus peel, pine, moderate bitterness, and a dry finish establish the IPA style. The hop presence is less forceful than expected of a West Coast IPA. |
| Category | Beer | Beer |
| Style | IPA | IPA |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level | <0.5% | <0.5% |
| Production Differs | Naturally low alcohol | Dealcoholized |
| Method Differs | Undeclared | Membrane / cold filtration |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Milford, Connecticut, and San Diego, California, United States | Sausalito, California, United States |
| Price | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 12 oz cans; sold as a 6-pack | 12 fl oz |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification | Producer documented | Producer documented |
| Sources | 8 sources | 7 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-20 | 2026-10-18 |