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
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This is how much alcohol is in alcohol-free beer
Does alcohol-free beer contain alcohol? If you’re unfamiliar with alcohol-free beer, this might sound like a silly question. However, most beers labelled as non-alcoholic or alcohol-free do contain a little alcohol – up to 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume) in… Read more
How the Government should boost the alcohol-free beer industry
The UK has long been a nation of drinkers. Now though, our habits are changing with almost half of us shunning alcohol during a typical week. Sales of alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks are on the rise too, with a 20%… Read more
Why we shouldn’t moan about price of alcohol-free beer
A common complaint about alcohol-free and low-alcohol beer is that it’s too expensive. Many of us expect the price of it to be comparative with other non-alcoholic drinks like cola, lemonade or even soda water. The problem is, it’s not… Read more
Why you can’t get drunk on 0.5% alcohol-free beer (according to science)
You’ve probably noticed a lot of beers described as non-alcoholic and alcohol-free contain a little alcohol – up to 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume) in many cases. There are several reasons for this. One is due to UK licensing laws.… Read more