Athletic Brewing releases several limited edition non-alcoholic beers each year, including their pumpkin beer Dark & Gourdy and this Veterans Day IPA, Ready Front. Ready Front is crafted to celebrate veterans, and each year, this non-alcoholic IPA brews using a blend from Yakima Chief Hops.
Find out what I think about this limited edition NA IPA in this Athletic Brewing Ready Front review.
*Disclaimer: We received these drinks free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review, with no additional financial compensation involved.

Athletic Brewing Ready Front Review
Looks
Ready Front pours a straw yellow color with a medium amount of haze and carbonation. There is not much of a foam head and it has quite a poor retention.
Aroma
Wow, this non-alcoholic smells super hoppy. I could smell the hops as soon as I cracked open the can, which is something I expect in a good IPA.
The aroma is grassy with juicy tropical fruits and citrus orange hops. The description mentions pine, but I was not able to get any notes of pine.
Taste
On the palate, I detect some grassy notes with citrus and mango mid-sip. It feels light and refreshing, with a medium body that does not feel too thin.
If you are a looking for a bitter non-alcoholic IPA, Ready Front hits the mark. The hop bitterness is fairly strong, which makes sense considering it measures 50 IBUs (International Bitterness Units). There is also a fair amount of malt sweetness as well, so it does not feel like one note of bitterness.
The finish is a bit citrusy and sour, which I found a little lip smacking.
Athletic Brewing Ready Front Ingredients
Ready Front is made with water, malted barley, a blend from Yakima Chief hops, wheat, and yeast.
Athletic Brewing Ready Front Calories
A 12oz can contains 60 calories and 14 grams of carbohydrates, which is considerably good for a non-alcoholic IPA.
Avg Quantity Per Serving (355ml/12oz) | |
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Calories | 60 kcal |
Carbohydrates | 14g |
Protein | 0g |
Fat | 0g |
Final Verdict Of Our Athletic Brewing Ready Front Review
Athletic Brewing has done it again with this seasonal offering. Like many of their other beers, it’s nearly impossible to tell Ready Front apart from an alcoholic beer.
I found the body to be satisfyingly heavy without being overwhelming. Plus, the flavor notes are complex, ranging from bitter hoppiness to sweet malts and mango, and it finishes with some sour lemon notes. This is definitely not a one-note NA beer!
If I had to nitpick, I’d say that I would have liked to see a more impressive foram head. Some of the photos online make it seem like it has a decent head, but I didn’t get much of anything when I poured.
Great For:
- IPA fans will definitely love this one.
Not Recommended For:
- If you’re not a fan of bitter beers, watch out! This one is strong.
Where to Buy Athletic Brewing Ready Front
Customers in the United States can purchase Ready Front from Athletic Brewing. Depending on when you read this, it might be sold out as it is a Special Veteran’s Day beer release each year.
Other Athletic Brewing Free Wave FAQs
Is Athletic Brewing Ready Front Gluten-Free?
Athletic Brewing Ready Front is not gluten-free.
Is Athletic Brewing Ready Front Vegan?
Athletic Brewing Ready Front is vegan-friendly.
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