Despite many retailers positioning non-alcoholic drinks and gluten-free (GF) products beside each other on their “free from” displays, non-alcoholic/alcohol-free beer is rarely gluten free. This is because most beers – whether they contain alcohol or not – are made from… Read more
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The best non-alcoholic beers and lagers in February 2021
Which are the best non-alcoholic beers and alcohol-free lagers in February 2021? Here’s a list of all my alcohol-free beer reviews, ranked best to worst by style. Non-alcoholic beers have come a long way in the last few years. Sure,… Read more
Dry January: Why it’s OK to drink 0.5% ABV beer
Taking a break from alcohol is tough. I should know. As a big real ale and craft beer drinker, I used to treat myself to a beer (or several) most days of the week. That was until I temporarily stopped… Read more
Is non-alcoholic beer really isotonic – and can you use it as a sports drink?
There’s little doubt that non-alcoholic beer is better for you than its full-strength equivalent, especially if you have an active lifestyle. One reason for this is it’s supposed to be isotonic – a description commonly associated with sports drinks. But… Read more
How pubs and bars should take advantage of Dry January and Sober October
A common criticism of campaigns like Dry January and Sober October is they encourage people to avoid going to the pub. Yet these campaigns – where those who take part temporarily take a break from drinking alcohol – aren’t going… Read more