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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Citrus, Malt
- Bottle 2Grapefruit, Hops, Malt
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1Bright BarrelNot assessed
2Bulltown BrewingNot assessed
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1Bright BarrelNot assessed
2Bulltown BrewingNot assessed
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1 Bright Barrel |
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| Taste | ||
| Verdict | An approachable golden IPA with bright citrus, a hint of tropical fruit and gentle malt sweetness, closing clean and lightly bitter. | A crisp, hop-forward nonalcoholic Midwest IPA made through producer-confirmed arrested fermentation, with pine, resin, grapefruit, and a firmly bitter finish. |
| Flavor Differs | Citrus, Malt | Grapefruit, Hops, Malt |
| Likeness | — | Convincing IPA depth, with assertive hop bitterness supported by malt. |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Verona, Wisconsin, United States | Kalona, Iowa, United States |
| Price Differs | $30+ | Under $20 |
| Bottle size | 12 oz (355 ml) cans; sold as 12-pack and 24-can pack | 12 fl oz can |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-22 |