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Rating Arizona…Beers - Arizo{NA} Non-Alcoholic IPA - Arizona Wilderness Brewing

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Marcus and Eric smell Arizona Wilderness's non-alcoholic IPA and can't believe it's alcohol-free.

The episode begins with hosts Marcus Pena and Eric Walters introducing themselves and the show, sponsored by King's Beer and Wine in Central Thomas, Phoenix. They set up today's review: Arizona Wilderness Brewing's non-alcoholic IPA, Arizo{NA}, with less than 0.5% ABV. The hosts discuss Arizona Wilderness's reputation for using local ingredients and their locations in downtown Phoenix and Gilbert. Marcus explains the vacuum distillation process used to remove alcohol from beer, noting it requires sophisticated equipment. Eric and Marcus talk about the rise of NA beers and mocktails, mentioning the back label's appeal to 'non-beer drinkers or break takers.' They delve into social scenarios where NA beers are useful, such as avoiding 'beer pressure' at parties or as a designated driver. The hosts then smell the beer, surprised by its hazy IPA aroma with citrus and candy notes, agreeing it doesn't smell non-alcoholic. Tasting reveals a thin body with lager-like characteristics and a slight chemical aftertaste, which they attribute to the alcohol removal process. They compare it to Athletic Brewing's NA IPA and milk stout, praising Athletic's products as benchmarks. Marcus rates the beer 7.5 out of 10, while Eric gives it an 8.5, appreciating Arizona Wilderness's effort in canning an NA IPA. The hosts joke about drinking NA beers early in the morning while brewing and the bloating without a buzz. They conclude by thanking King's Beer and Wine and hint at reviewing more beers later in the episode.

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