Non-Alcoholic Beer

[undertaker]

Non-alcoholic beers have been growing in popularity. I am interested in knowing if some folks have tried some and have ones that they particularly like. I’d be interested in knowing why you may like a particular beer; it’s taste that you could describe perhaps. Thank you.

[DylanTodd]

Oh yes, I am all over this topic, I am in the restaurant business and this is the fastest growing segment of the market. I really like Athletic brewing. Look them up, you can find them in many stores as well as available online. Their lagers are great, their IPAs a touch on the watered down side but you are going to get that with any non-alc beer. Still has that tiny bite you may like or crave.

The best thing to do is peruse a local store or shop and go to the non-alc section and try a bunch and see what you like. I found a great wheat ale that is perfect for summer almost un-mistakeably non-alc. Can't remember the name off hand, but just discovered it by trying a different 4 pack each time I went into a store.

Non-alc Heineken Zero actually tastes very similar to the original.

I have also been experimenting with non-alc spirits as well.

Cheers,

Dylan

[Two Bills]

I can suffer decaf coffee and tea, but leave my pint alone.
Rather drink water!

[retiredguy123]

Non-alcoholic beer, decaf coffee, nonfat cheese, vegetarian meat. To me, it's all fake food.

[Bay Kid]

Sorry but give me the real thing.

[Polar Bear]

Heineken 0.0 is very good. Close to full alcohol beer taste. Even the O’doul’s they sell at the squares is good. Both have that cold, carbonated, non-sweet taste I’m looking for when I don’t want an alcoholic beverage. :)

[blueash]

I'd say my favorite non alcoholic beer is Dad's although A & W is ok too, and Barq's

[Heyitsrick]

I will second Dylan's post recommendations on Athletic Brewing Company's beer. "Run Wild IPA" is a favorite. They have been adding more varieties, as well.

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[HeleneGB]

Becks and Heinekins

[jedalton]

Bud zero is very good

[DaleDivine]

Busch N/A is a good trailer park brew.
:bigbow::popcorn:

[asianthree]

OP is asking for reviews on Non alcoholic beer. Posters who say never or make fun, doesn’t really help. My reason for non alcoholic in our fridge is heartbreaking, and proud.

I keep N/A in my fridge, for our younger kids. One is battling a brain tumor, and meds prevent her from drinking, yet still has that occasional crave.
Our son who manages 3 Sports bars, and holds a 3 year chip gives us recommendations on the new top selling breweries, although he does not drink them.

Heineken Zero is our go to, although not a fan of IPA, Run Wild has the best taste of a good IPA.

[parkersykes]

St Pauli Girl or Becks. By far the closest taste to the real thing. Imported NA use a different process than domestics.

[ithos]

The best NA beer for you will depend on what type of regular beer you prefer. There are all types. What I look for are the NA beers that don't have a strange after taste and taste like water.

My favorites are Coors Edge, Penn's Best NA ($12 a case!), and Sam Adams Wicked Haze. I don't care for Euro beers but if you do there are several good options.

A couple that I have tried and don't like are O'douls (after taste), Bud Zero (zero taste),

Best local place for selection is Total Wine since they have over a dozen choices. Palates vary so you should try several even if they are not mentioned here.

[ithos]

Oh yes, I am all over this topic, I am in the restaurant business and this is the fastest growing segment of the market. I really like Athletic brewing. Look them up, you can find them in many stores as well as available online. Their lagers are great, their IPAs a touch on the watered down side but you are going to get that with any non-alc beer. Still has that tiny bite you may like or crave.

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Cheers,

Dylan

Thanks, I will try it out. Since your in the biz, which restaurants have NA beers other than Odouls and Heineken?

[donfey]

I agree with St. Pauli Girl or Becks because I like the slightly bitterness from the hops. Haven't tried Heineken Zero but I expect I'll like it.

[ithos]

Non-alcoholic beer, decaf coffee, nonfat cheese, vegetarian meat. To me, it's all fake food.

Seems like your definition of "real food" is anything that increases your chance of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

No wonder that the USA is the most obese and diseased population in the history of mankind.

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The ethanol in alcoholic drinks breaks down to acetaldehyde, a known carcinogen. This compound damages DNA and stops our cells from repairing the damage. This can allow cancerous cells to grow.
Alcohol can affect levels of hormones like estrogen. These hormones act as messengers that tell our cells to grow and divide. The more cells divide, the more chances there are for something to go wrong and for cancer to develop.
Alcohol makes the body less able to break down and absorb several important nutrients such as vitamins A, C, D, E, and folate. These nutrients help protect the body against cancer.
Alcohol provides empty calories. Consuming extra calories can lead to weight gain, which can increase a person’s cancer risk.

[KYtoTV2021]

Kind of defeats the purpose, wouldn't you say? I tried O'Douhl's ONCE.......just once. There is a reason

[cmapgurley@comcast.net]

Diabetics we know swear that coors edge is the best tasting n/a around< hard to get but total wine will sell to you by the case

[GOLFER54]

I drink it often with a double shot of rum.

[birdawg]

I'd say my favorite non alcoholic beer is Dad's although A & W is ok too, and Barq's

Stewart’s

[Topspinmo]

Who drinks beer for the taste?:):duck:

[ithos]

Who drinks beer for the taste?:):duck:

Me. Alcohol puts me to sleep and I will get nothing done for the rest of the day. There is nothing more refreshing than a Coors Edge after a run.

When I do drink alcohol it has to be at the end of the day which is not very often.

[NancyLee]

I like my beer really, really cold. I tried a O'Doul's years ago, but without the alcohol to lower the temperature enough, it was just not the same. I have been drinking Coors Light ( don't shame me) with the mountain on the can that changes color when the beer is cold enough. Otherwise, like some Hawaiians I know, I have to add ice.

[Topspinmo]

Me. Alcohol puts me to sleep and I will get nothing done for the rest of the day. There is nothing more refreshing than a Coors Edge after a run.

When I do drink alcohol it has to be at the end of the day which is not very often.

100 men will test today——-but only 3 will make Green Berets——- l’d you’re probably 1 out do 100:)

[undertaker]

NA beer has come a long way and people who only tried them initially may be missing out and may want to give them another swig or two. If you like Bud, Brooklyn Special Effects may be good. For a lager, some have mentioned Heineken; has anyone tried Gruvi? A very good brew.

A lot has been done to make NAs appealing. I’ve gotten into vegetarian food some more and found that seasoning can be a very big factor and can make food come alive. But you need a good restaurant with experienced veggie chef. No pun intended but perhaps food for a different thread.

[ogme480]

Non-alcoholic beers have been growing in popularity. I am interested in knowing if some folks have tried some and have ones that they particularly like. I’d be interested in knowing why you may like a particular beer; it’s taste that you could describe perhaps. Thank you.
In order of preference. O’Douls (amber w/red label), O’Douls (green), Clausthaler & St. Pauli N/A. Latter two are more expensive German origin beers but nice to mix it up occasionally.

[OhioBuckeye]

Non-alcoholic beers have been growing in popularity. I am interested in knowing if some folks have tried some and have ones that they particularly like. I’d be interested in knowing why you may like a particular beer; it’s taste that you could describe perhaps. Thank you.

I’m not a Non-Alcoholism beer drinker but, if I do drink this stuff. If I start out with it I’ll stay with it because to go back to Bud Light after drinking non-alcohol beer does go go well together. Any of them are OK because some places only have 1 kind because they can’t sell it fast enough to keep several in their coolers!

[Paul1934]

Non-alcoholic beers have been growing in popularity. I am interested in knowing if some folks have tried some and have ones that they particularly like. I’d be interested in knowing why you may like a particular beer; it’s taste that you could describe perhaps. Thank you.
Brings to mind “The Quiet Man” and Fitzgerald’s response, “if I want to drink water, I’ll drink water, if I want to drink whisky, I’ll drink whisky.”, or the joke of the leading brewers gathered in Europe for a trade meeting and mr Coors orders a cours lite and mr Busch orders a michelobe lite and when asked the head of Gueness, says no one else is drinking beer, I’ll have a Diet Coke...(sp).

[fcgiii]

On the label of Heineken zero is the restriction to those 18 or over. Odd. Why do you think that is?