non alcoholic beers
non alcoholic beers
non alcoholic beers
non alcoholic beers
Whether you’re trying Dry January or Sober October, you’re pregnant, abstain from alcohol or you’re simply looking to drink less, you might find yourself in search of a beer replacement. Especially in the past year, many of us have found ourselves drinking more than usual. For me, the start of a new year felt like a pretty natural time to try something new: no alcohol for the first 31 days of the year.
Being an avid football fan, it seemed nearly impossible to watch the playoffs without a beer in hand. Enter nonalcoholic beer. To see what’s really worth the cost, we tested 12 different types of nonalcoholic beers. Whether you are also taking some time off from drinking or simply want something to switch it up from seltzer, water and tea, here are our favorites.
The Best Nonalcoholic Beers
We tasted 12 different alcohol-free beers from three breweries, and these were our favorites:
BrewDog Hazy AF
Athletic Brewing Run Wild
Rescue Club Brewing IPA
As a collaboration with Zero Gravity Craft Brewery in Burlington, Vermont, Rescue Club IPA prides itself on being a craft beer through-and-through, without the alcohol. Their motto is that “it’s the people who make the party, not the alcohol,” and Dry January has shown me that’s the truth. It is fresh-tasting with notes of pine and citrus, and has light hops for the iconic beer flavor. It will soon be available on their website, so keep your eyes peeled.
Brewdog Wake Up Call
Athletic Brewing Cerveza Atletica
To round out our list, Athletic Brewing’s Cerveza Atletica is the perfect stand-in for Corona or Modelo without the impending headache. This light copper ale is refreshing and would be perfect for a beach day. They mention it pairs deliciously with spicy salsa and fish tacos—don’t mind if I do. Buy a 6-pack of 12-ounce cans for $12.99 at AthleticBrewing.com.
Athletic Brewing Free Way
Though I enjoyed all of the Athletic Brewing beer I tried, the Free Way double-hopped IPA was my favorite. It actually tasted like a beer so much that, if I didn’t know it was alcohol-free, I never would have guessed. It’s made with Mosaic, Chinook and Amarillo hops, which gives it a citrus-forward wheat beer taste with noticeable but not overwhelming hops. It is a limited release, and is available at select grocers. Check out the “Find a Store” tool on their website to see if it’s available near you.
Bottom Line
Whether you are looking to cut back or cut out alcohol altogether, these nonalcoholic beers will satisfy your cravings. They are perfect for everything from beach days to après ski or watching the big game. Breweries like Athletic Brewing, BrewDog and Rescue Club choose to brew beers without compromising flavor so you don’t have to compromise the next day either. Try some of these staff-favorite nonalcoholic beers to see for yourself.
