- Name: Special Effects IPA
- Brewery: Brooklyn Brewery
- Style: Non Alcoholic IPA
- ABV: 0.4%
- IBU: 40
- Packaging: Bottle
- Released: November 2021
- Rating: 31/50
The mouthfeel might be a bit too thin. Flavorwise it still tastes like a beer though.
Brooklyn Brewery probably does not need much of an introduction. It’s one of the most famous craft beer breweries in the world. You can find their beers in pretty much every nook and cranny of our planet.
Brooklyn Brewery was founded in 1988. This is a review of their Special Effects IPA. It’s in the same series as the Special Effects Hoppy Lager we have previously reviewed.
Tasting Notes
The Special Effects IPA is so hazy you can see it clearly through the brown bottle. Which is a sentence that probably doesn’t make much sense. Poured just as hazy as I expected. Looks like some orange/lime juice.
Funnily enough, the beer aroma is one of no body. It’s a pretty odd thing to say but you can just feel the mouthfeel is going to be very light on this one.
I was correct on that and it definitely does not have much body. Medium-low carbonation and I wonder if they could up it a bit. I feel a bit higher carbonation would cover the thin mouth feel.
Special Effects IPA Calories and Nutritional Facts
Brooklyn Brewery says the calories in the Special Effects IPA are under 100 per bottle. Some other sources say it’s just over. We believe in what Brooklyn is saying but we did not find an exact calorie amount. It is safe to say that is still a low calorie non alcoholic craft beer.
It is vegan but not gluten-free.
The ABV is 0.5 percent and the IBU is 40.
Special Effects IPA Rating
There are both nice and less nice aspects of this beer. The mouthfeel might be a bit too thin. Flavorwise it still tastes like a beer though. Just a very light one. Tastes like fruit juice mixed with water. They could have done better but I wouldn’t pour it out.
Don’t forget to read our Special Effects Hoppy Lager review.
Our Alcohol Free Craft Beer Rating – 31/50
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If you are in the UK you can buy this beer online at DryDrinker.
FAQ
What is the ABV of Special Effects IPA?
It has an ABV of 0.4 percent.
How many calories in Special Effects IPA?
There are about 100 calories in this beer.
Is this beer vegan?
Yes, most of the beers from Brooklyn Brewery are vegan.
Is this beer gluten-free?
No, it is not gluten-free.
When was the Special Effects IPA released?
It was initially released in November 2021 as a special release and made available everywhere in January 2022.