Amy T.—June 19, 2025✓ Verified purchase
This is a great non-alcoholic option. I really enjoy craft beer, but often in the summer I want to keep my calories lighter or have a non-alcoholic option. I would recommend only having this beer, which tastes great, but if you have a regular beer and then switch to this it is a weird transition for flavors. Read more
AS—February 6, 2025✓ Verified purchase
Surpassed my expectations. If you're like me (loves beer - specifically IPA - and drinks more than they should) this might help lower your alcohol consumption while still enjoying sipping on beer. I gave them a try and now buy them regularly. Example: On an evening where I might drink 3 beers, I have one of these in between two 'real' beers. This cuts my consumption by a third, spaces out the two alcoholic beverages giving my liver more time to process them, and on top of that I'm hydrating. Also great if you want to sip on something but are driving afterwards. Read more
jessica—May 6, 2025✓ Verified purchase
Perfect for pregnancy if you’re a beer lover I drank this while pregnant and was so happy to find a non-alcoholic beer that actually tastes like the real thing!! flavorful, refreshing, and totally satisfying. Read more
Nate—February 22, 2026✓ Verified purchase
Easily my favorite NA beer. This flavor specifically, and the brand in general. I don’t understand how other brewers are fumbling so bad when this shows what’s possible. Read more
R—February 28, 2024✓ Verified purchase
I've been trying out non-alcoholic beers and finally found a good one! Has a citrusy, hoppy flavor and a head. Really satisfies any beer cravings for me. For some reference on my subjective taste: my favorite real beers are Balast Point Grapefruit Sculpin, Dogfish Head Citrus Squall, and Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA (basically I love grapefruit) and so far I've tried the Athletic Brewing Run Wild, Brooklyn Hoppy Amber, Flying Dog Deepfake, and a few of of the Hop Splash fizzy waters. This Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy kind beats them all by a mile for me. Read more
JoeJoeyJoJo—January 7, 2023✓ Verified purchase
I no longer drink, but sometimes I want something beer-y, and pleasant to drink while I'm watching the Lions lose football games. This has a nice body to it, and hits the hoppiness I seek in N/A beers. That said, N/A craft beer tends to be expensive, and this one is a little expensive. Read more
D. Bivins—June 24, 2024✓ Verified purchase
I've been an Athletic fan for years. The Free Wave is my favorite of their non-seasonal beers. I don't have the language to describe this in "Beer Advocate" terms, but it's a satisfying, full-bodied brew with lots of bit - just what I loved when I drank "real" IPAs. When Sunset Stoke or Tucker's (seasonal Athletic varieties) aren't available, this is my go-to. And Whole Foods often has it on sale for $9.99. Read more
John—December 27, 2024✓ Verified purchase
I love that I can have a good tasting beer or 3 without worrying about the effects of alcohol. Some of the other ones are awful but this one - bottoms up! Read more