Paul Kushner
Non-alcoholic beers are an excellent way to enjoy the taste and experience of a beer without the adverse effects of alcohol.
It’s also a better alternative health-wise than alcoholic beers, as you consume fewer calories, and there’s virtually no risk of a nasty hangover.
For a tasty selection of non-alcoholic beers you can indulge in after work, on the weekends, or any time of year, check out our list of the top picks!
Bravus Oatmeal Dark Stout
This semi-sweet brew is an excellent choice for those who enjoy a stout that goes down smooth. It has notes of caramel, roasted coffee, and chocolate and goes well with BBQ and soft cheeses.
It actually reminds me of a drink I’d get from Starbucks, so I’m a fan of grabbing this ale mid-morning as a bit of a pick-me-up.
It’s no surprise that the Bravus Oatmeal Dark Stout won the silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2019.
Heineken Non-Alcoholic 0.0
Heineken is a pretty popular beer brand, so their non-alcoholic beers are a hit. After years of trying to find the perfect recipe, they nailed it with this one.
It has refreshing fruity notes with a somewhat bitter citrus taste balanced with a subtle sweetness. This is the perfect “after-work” drink when you want to unwind.
Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA
My favorite choice for the Superbowl, Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA, pairs well with nearly everything, but I really enjoy it with pizza, burgers, and tacos.
It has a strong flavor of citrus, and there are five Northwest hops blended in to pack a punch.
There are also hints of pine that round out the flavor profile. With only 65 calories, this is a drink you can appreciate without the buzz or beer gut.
Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects
Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects has two non-alcoholic beer versions that are particularly tasty. These flavorful brews feature bright citrus flavors like peeled grapefruit and fresh fruit hop aromas that offer a bitter aftertaste.
I love to pair this drink with any protein. It’s strong but not so strong that you can’t have a couple of these on a special evening with friends.
Lagunitas IPNA
Lagunitas IPNA is a full-bodied brew full of flavor and hoppy aromas. It’s kind of dank, has some pine undertones, and features a few notes of onion, bell pepper, and bitter lemon.
The slight caramel introduction in the first few sips balances out these flavors. It’s an acquired taste that many enjoy.
Barrel Brothers Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA
The Barrel Brothers Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA leaves you feeling good. Think ripe melon, citrus zest, and guava melon with a strong hoppy flavor.
They also have other varieties that have notes of mango, papaya, or orange juice. It’s a good choice for a hot summer day at the beach or a backyard barbecue.
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Alkoholfrei
The Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Alkoholfrei features tasty and fresh notes of honey and a refined hint of yeast.
It is an amber-colored non-alcoholic beverage with a soft scent, and the fine-pored foam gives it aesthetic appeal to boot.
There’s even a subtle note of cloves to add to the nuanced flavors of this non-alcoholic beverage.
Two Roads Non-Alcoholic Juicy IPA
Two Roads is simply an infusion of big flavors that you may not believe are non-alcoholic. The refreshing nature of the beverage is excellent for cooling down on a warm summer day.
The aroma is a prominent tropical and citrusy hop typical of any classic juicy IPA with a hint of welcomed bitterness.
Clausthaler Original Non-Alcoholic
Clausthaler brand has been the gold standard of non-alcoholic beer thanks to its experience with a specialized brewing technique that was refined in strict accordance with the German purity law.
The Clausthaler Original offers a genuine taste of beer and a creamy texture on the palate. Moreover, it’s well-balanced, easy to drink, and boasts a beautiful golden color.
Gruvi Weekday Wit
The Gruvi Weekday Wit has notes of cardamom, coriander, and lemon peel—a great combination of flavors that makes for a delightful non-alcoholic beer.
While this drink is great to relax with for the week, it’s best to drink during everyday activities for enjoyment.
Guinness Draught 0.0
The Guinness Draught is a wonderful concoction that offers all the joys of sipping a Guinness but without alcohol.
The aroma has hints of chocolate and roasted coffee. In addition, the flavor is perfectly balanced with sweet, bitter, and roasted notes, and it has a Dark Ruby Red color with a creamy head.
Samuel Adams Just The Haze
Perhaps you love beer, but sometimes you want to enjoy it without the ensuing buzz.
Samuel Adams has brewed the ideal beer in just the haze—its rich-tasting and it checks all the boxes of beer fanatics alike.
It contains a two-row pale malt with Golden Naked Oats and white wheat, and it has a hazy amber color.
Mikkeller Limbo Raspberry
Mikkeller Limbo Raspberry has a refreshing and new non-alcoholic beer with a fruity, light, and tart finish; this beer is a flemish primitive Ale brewed with flavorful raspberries.
This beer allows you to enjoy the taste of beer without the unwanted effects of drinking alcohol.
O’Doul’s
Looking for a non-alcoholic beverage that delivers flavor and is virtually indistinguishable from typical beer? Look no further than O’Doul’s; it’s a full-bodied non-alcoholic malt beverage.
It contains domestic & imported whole cone hop, barley malt, select grains, water, and brewers yeast which all come together to create a tasty beer!
Wellbeing Brewing Victory Wheat
Wellbeing Brewing Victory Wheat is a non-alcoholic craft beer enriched with all-natural electrolytes, antioxidants, protein, anti-inflammatories, and vitamins.
The beer is purpose-brewed with a note of orange zest, and it functions for fitness activities such as post-recovery workouts, or you can use it to quench your thirst and rehydrate!
Cheers!
Non-alcoholic beers get the job done without totaling you in the process.
They have fewer calories and offer many of the same benefits as drinking a cold beer without worrying about the feeling of intoxication.
Please leave a comment and let us know your favorite drink from the list, or tell us your favorite non-alcoholic beer that isn’t mentioned!
Decent list except for the Heineken and especially not O’Douls. I could come up with 50 more that are better. Biggest misses are Surreal, Stella, St Pauli Girl
Untitled Art Watermelon Gose and Chocolate Milk Stout are the best I’ve found. Yum!!!
I’ll have to check those out! Thanks for the suggestion!