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The Story Double IPA
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The Story is a non-alcoholic double IPA (less than 0.5% ABV) from Go Brewing, the small-batch non-alcoholic brewery in Chicagoland with four World Beer Cup medals, hopped with Simcoe, Citra and Mosaic for big, bold IPA flavor — double the deliciousness, none of the alcohol.
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<0.5%
ABV
6
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What's inside
Dark amber, resinous, and unapologetically bitter. Story DIPA stacks Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe into a West Coast double that hits like the real thing — without the alcohol.
- Style
- DIPA
- Alcohol
- <0.5%
- Bitterness IBU (International Bitterness Units) measures hop bitterness. Most light lagers sit around 10, and big IPAs run 60 or more.
- 36 IBU
- Color SRM (Standard Reference Method) is how brewers measure beer color. Around 2 is pale straw, 10 is amber, and 40 is black like a stout.
- 14 SRM
- Carbonation
- 2.65 vol CO₂
Nutrition facts
Serving size1 can (12 fl oz)
Calories80
- Alcohol by volume<0.5%
- Total carbohydrate17 g
- Total sugars0.5 g
- Protein0.5 g
- Total fat0.7 g
Our latest batches, measured in-house
| Batch | Date | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA1889 | Oct 26 | 81 | 0.36% |
| BA1837 | Sep 30 | 80 | 0.33% |
| BA1820 | Sep 21 | 81 | 0.37% |
Characteristics
- Look
- Bright, Dark amber color, with some white foam.
- Aroma
- OG (onion garlic),Pine with resinous & grassy notes.
- Taste
- Moderate bitterness, no sweetness and high lingering bitterness.
- Mouthfeel
- Light body, some astringency, medium carbonation and slightly mouthwatering.
Ingredients
Water, barley, hops, and yeast.
Sugar: A small amount of natural sugar left from the grain.
Brewed with
Malts: Aromatic Munich 20L, Carapils Copper, Caramel 10, Crystal Red, American Honey
Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe
- Best of CraftGold Medal
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Every batch tasted by our sensory panel. Under 0.5% ABV. Brewed in Naperville, Illinois.
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The story behind the name
The Story
Born as Not Just Another Story — a beer brewed to make a difference in Chicago — it grew into a mission anyone can carry: the most important story is the one you tell yourself.
01
Origins — Not Just Another Story
This beer began as a one-off called Not Just Another Story, created to raise money around gang violence in the Chicago area. We live just 25 miles from underserved neighborhoods where violence is far too common — the news reporting murders, too many times with children as the victims. We wanted people to understand: this was not just another story.
02
A Wall in Garfield Park
We took the beer to the community at a run in Garfield Park, one of those underserved areas — a blank black wall, cans of spray paint, and an invitation to cover it in the messages people wanted their neighborhoods to hear. Art proceeds went to the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, and the original can design was an actual photograph from that activation.
★ Art proceeds → Institute for Nonviolence Chicago
03
A Challenge Accepted
The style came from you. In early 2023 we simply asked our customers what beer styles they wanted to see. Rob Theodore of Generation NA told us the hottest style he'd ever had was an NA double IPA — and we took that as a challenge. Little did we know the beer would hit the market and become one of the top retail sellers just a year or so later.
★ One of the top retail sellers within about a year
04
Expansion Required the Evolution
As distribution spread to the west and east coasts, the mission of the beer needed to expand with it. Searching for its evolution, our founder attended The Possibility Festival — a two-day event designed to rewire the way you connect, with a huge focus on leading change around mental health. Everything ran free, for everyone: free lemonade stands, joy boards, open conversations — a protocol built to remove whatever stands between people and real connection.
05
The Most Important Story
The day kicked off with Alex Banayan, the movement's founder, saying: "The most important story is the one you tell yourself." Unannounced, that same day turned into a film set — the start of a documentary we hope will one day reach millions, anchored by a free, actionable protocol for fighting the mental health epidemic so many of us face today. There it was — the mission this beer was always meant to carry. The Story is just that.
“The most important story is the one you tell yourself.” — Alex Banayan
06
Fata Viam Invenient
The can depicts a road less traveled — the one only we can figure out and travel — with a sign in Latin that translates to "fate will find a way," and a crow perched on top. The crow symbolizes destiny and fate: a sign that change is coming and life moves forward. The illustration took months to complete, designed by Dan Schroeder — our founder Joe's cousin and a partner at Go Brewing.
★ Illustrated by Dan Schroeder · Fata viam invenient
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FAQ
What is Go Brewing’s The Story Double IPA?
The Story Double IPA is a bold non-alcoholic double IPA brewed by Go Brewing in Naperville, Illinois. It’s designed to push the limits of flavor, delivering a juicy hop punch while staying under 0.5 % ABV.
What hops and grains are used in The Story Double IPA?
It’s brewed with Simcoe, Citra, and Mosaic hops to produce grapefruit, and tropical notes. The malt bill is barley-based to support the bold hop backbone.
What does The Story Double IPA taste like?
Expect bright grapefruit, tropical papaya, and a touch of malty sweetness. It’s rich, hoppy and full-bodied—remarkably close to a full-strength double IPA without the alcohol.
How is The Story brewed to remain non-alcoholic?
We use Go Brewing’s proprietary brewing process to naturally keep The Story under 0.5 % ABV—no dealcoholization or dilution—so the full hop character and body stay intact.
What are the nutrition facts for The Story Double IPA?
Each 12-oz can has about 80 calories and 17 grams of carbohydrates, 0.5 g of sugar. It's under 0.5% ABV.
Is The Story Double IPA gluten-free?
No, The Story Double IPA contains barley and is not gluten-free.
Where can I buy The Story Double IPA?
You can purchase it online via GoBrewing.com, find it at our Naperville taproom, or look for it in retailers and beer shops nationwide.
