Dry January Doesn’t Have to Be Boring Thanks to This Non Alcoholic IPA

Dry January in Texas doesn’t mean Dry Personality. It just means you still crack something cold… without waking up sounding like you gargled sandpaper and can't remember what you did last night.

This week on The Weekend Buzz, we’re keeping it rolling with Athletic Brewing Company’s Free Wave Hazy IPA, a non-alcoholic brew that somehow still feels like it belongs in a dive bar jukebox playlist.

No buzz, no bad decisions, no “oh no I texted my ex?” energy. Just good flavor and good vibes.

What Is Free Wave (And Why It Slaps)

Free Wave is Athletic’s hazy-style IPA, loaded with juicy citrus flavor, soft bitterness, and that smooth, cloudy look that says “craft beer snob approved”… even though it won’t knock you sideways.

You get notes of orange, tropical fruit, and a clean finish that doesn’t taste like sadness or regret. That alone deserves a slow clap.

• It’s perfect if you’re:
• Doing Dry January
• Cutting back
• Driving later
• Or just trying to be semi-responsible for once

Same Rock Energy, Zero Regrets

We’re still bringing the rock, the laughs, and the community hang to The Weekend Buzz. Free Wave just means you can enjoy the show, enjoy the flavor, and still remember what song you requested.

Cheers to flavor. Cheers to discipline. And cheers to not needing greasy tacos at 2 a.m. (but still wanting them).

We'll crack these brews open on the next round of The Weekend Buzz. Want to see what we've been sipping on lately? Check out the Booze Vault below.