If you thought the recent boom in breweries producing real ale and craft beer would chip away at lager’s market share, you’d be wrong. In 2017, lagers accounted for 75% of beer sales, up from a tiny 7% in 1970.… Read more
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Rothaus “Non-Alcoholic Tannenzäpfle” (0.4%) low-alcohol pilsner review
If you think the labelling on bottles of Rothaus beer looks a bit retro, it’s because it is – the current design appeared in the early 70s. The image, which appears on all the brewery’s beers, reminds me of the… Read more
And Union “Der Graf Von Bayern” Low-Alcohol (0.4%) wheat beer review
It’s no secret that many alcohol-free brewers don’t have a permanent home. For example, Infinite Session brew from Sambrook’s Brewery in Battersea and Mikkeller, which is almost as well-known for its prolific range of non-alcoholic beers as it is for… Read more
Braxzz alcohol-free “Porter” (0%) review†
In common with sour beers, porters have many of the characteristics work well in alcohol-free beers. For starters, they’re often quite sweet. And they usually have a lower ABV and thinner body than stouts (though some would say there’s little… Read more
Mikkeller “Hallo, Ich Bin” low-alcohol (0.1%) Berliner Weisse review
Sour beers, with a tartness that’s expert in masking the absence of alcohol flavours, make great low and no alcohol beers. One of the first breweries to have a go at an alcohol-free sour was Mikkeller with “Hallo, Ich Bin”… Read more
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18 seemingly idiotic things to say to people who drink alcohol
Want to grab someone’s attention? Leave that new outfit hanging in the wardrobe. Don’t bother with that expensive haircut. No need to practice how to enter a room with confidence. All you need to do is turn down an alcoholic… Read more
My best low-alcohol and alcohol-free beers
Low-alcohol and alcohol-free beers have come a long way in the last few years. Sure, there are still some terrible ones out there. But there are also loads of quality non-alcoholic beers and lagers on the market, some of which… Read more
Where to buy alcohol-free beer online
Until recently, you’d be lucky if you found one non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beer in your average shop. And then it would be hidden away on the top shelf, gathering dust. Now, thanks to large beer brands pushing their non-alcoholic options… Read more
Is alcohol-free beer bad for you?
With insignificant amounts of alcohol and fewer calories, it’s clear that drinking alcohol-free beer (up to 0.5%) ABV is better than opting for an alcohol-laden equivalent and great for giving your liver a rest. Non-alcoholic beer has health benefits too.… Read more
5 alcohol-free beers for people who don’t like beer
Most people only think of alcohol-free beer as an alternative full-strength beer. But, it’s not only beer drinkers who can enjoy non-alcoholic beer. With a growing range low and no alcohol beers offering thousands of combinations of flavours, aromas and… Read more