Freeky
American pale ale
DRINK SUMMARY
Name – Freeky APA
Producer – Maryensztadt
Type – non-alcoholic American Pale Ale
Alcohol content – 0.5%
MyDryBar Rating – 70/100
Drink review – Got to say Maryensztadt’s Freeky American pale ale is pretty decent and it certainly stands up against other well-known breweries. Ok, it may be a bit too bitter for some but I found it a crisp and refreshing beer that partnered well with my Indian curry.
Freeky is the first alcohol-free beer from Poland I’ve tried. It is created by Polish craft brewers Maryensztadt (based in Warsaw) which was founded back in 2015.
Since its founding, Maryensztadt has gone on to not only create 20 different beers but also brewed award-winning beer – including this alcohol-free American pale ale – Freeky.
To brew Freeky, Maryensztadt has used American hops Cascade and Mosaic for a fruity and bitter taste. The question is is this a gift from Poland or one to be avoided? Well, you’ll just need to read my review below to find out.
Is Freeky American Pale Ale any good?
Taste
This is a tasty, light alcohol-free American pale ale. When I first tasted it I got an immediate hit of bitter hops which is quickly relieved by a heady mix of citrus and tropical fruit flavours. There is a backdrop of sweetness running throughout but the bitterness generally dominates. This beer is a bit thin when it comes to the body but isn’t too carbonated.
Aroma & Appearance
You can certainly pick out the bittersweet citrus aromas when the beer is released from its can. When poured into a glass it has a cloudy amber look but there isn’t much of a head.
Bonus points
The packaging of Maryensztadt beers is interesting as each label represents a Warsaw architecture element connected with a beer style. That said it isn’t the easiet pale ale to track down but you can find this on a couple of online retailers.
Buy Freeky American pale ale
At the time of writing, you could get Maryensztad’s Freeky beer from the online retailer below.
Wise Bartender is a very well-respected alcohol-free retailer with a great selection of booze-free drinks and an easy-to-use site.
Key information
– per 330ml
Brewery – Maryensztadt
Country – Poland
Alcohol content – 0.5%
Ingredients – Hops: Cascade, Mosaic
Vegan friendly? – yes
Gluten-free? – no
Availability – Hard
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