The Goxoa Sportsbeer IPA
The only IPA that improves your lap time — isotonic by design, iconic by nature. This Basque sports beer delivers citrus-forward hops and functional hydration in a 0.5% package that refuses to compromise on either performance or flavour.
Aroma & Taste
The Goxoa Sportsbeer IPA opens with bright citrus and grapefruit, layered with pine resin and a subtle herbal edge that feels clean and athletic.
The isotonic base keeps the body lighter than typical IPAs, delivering crisp carbonation and a refreshing mouthfeel that balances gentle malt sweetness with assertive hop bitterness.
The finish is dry with lingering citrus oils, leaving no sweetness overstay and no punishing bitterness — just clean refreshment that makes you want another.
Story & Design
Goxoa was born in Montpellier in 2022 from founder Jonathan Dubois's personal struggle: how to enjoy beer while maintaining athletic performance. "In France, alcohol-free beers didn't offer the experience I was looking for as an athlete," he explains.
They partnered with Belgian brewing experts to bring the vision to life — Goxoa means "delicious" in Basque, and the isotonic formula delivers on that promise. This is proper beer that supports recovery, not chalky sports drinks or artificial wellness beverages trying to pass as beer.
The can design channels athletic energy: bold graphics, high contrast, a visual rhythm that feels like movement frozen mid-stride. It's modern, unapologetic, and stands out without resorting to pastel wellness vibes.
Ingredients & Value
This IPA uses a six-ingredient natural approach: water, barley malt, hops, yeast, sea salt, and electrolytes to create an isotonic base that supports hydration while delivering hop-forward character.
At 28 kcal and 3.4g sugar per 330ml, this offers remarkably light nutritional values compared to traditional IPAs, with the added benefit of isotonic mineral balance designed for active recovery.
The €3.32 price point positions this in the premium range for non-alcoholic beers.
1 Ingredients: Number of Ingredients
2 Temperature: Recommended Consumption Temperature
3 Price: Per 330ml in 12-Pack
Verdict & Opinion
The Basque don't rest. They surf at dawn, climb before lunch, and still show up ready for round two. Goxoa Sportsbeer IPA is built the same way.
This is an IPA that actually moves — citrus hits fast, pine follows close, and the malt base stays light enough to keep you going. The isotonic formula isn't a gimmick; it's functional. Most IPAs slow you down. This one keeps pace.
Grapefruit and pine dance across the palate, but without the usual weight. It's bright, clean, and refreshing in a way IPAs rarely manage. The kind of beer that makes sense after a coastal run, not just as an excuse to skip one.
Basque culture condensed: athletic ambition meets unapologetic pleasure. Performance without pretence. The IPA that earns its Hero badge by actually delivering something different.