REVIEW: Upline Brewing Functional Golden NA
Upline Brewing (Austin, TX) Functional Golden Non-Alcoholic
Where’d We Find It: Samples provided by the brewery.
ABV: <0.5%
Hometown: Austin, TX
Our N/ATION Review:
Acquired from the original founders in late 2024, Upline Brewing aims to find its own spot in the non-alcoholic space with its line of “functional” non-alcoholic beers. Aiming to provide a crisp and refreshing experience, Upline’s beers are crafted for those seeking a classic, easy-drinking non-alcoholic option with beneficial ingredients to provide a little something extra.
Lemon balm and ginseng are two ingredients that feel like they’d be more at home in your early-morning herbal tea than a beer. Yet, they are additive to the experience, without dominating the taste in any way, shape or form. The Golden pours a light, golden hue, true to its style. First taste impressions reveal a clean and crisp character, with a subtle malt sweetness. It’s a light-bodied brew that seemingly doesn’t sacrifice flavor, making it highly approachable and perfect for easy drinking. The ginseng and lemon balm almost seem to counteract one another, one side providing earthy bitterness (ginseng), the other a subtle sweetness. Both are evident in the taste if you really look for it, without too much of a good thing.
As for where you can find Upline Brewing, they are currently reworking new points of distribution, but the safest bet is to use the Store Locator on their website, or you can buy online.
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