Good non alcoholic beer?

[Goblin]

Not sure if this one is available in the States…
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Had no idea Budvar did an NA beer. That would be worth trying. Their regular brew is probably the best available in UK supermarkets at the moment, since M&S stopped stocking Paulaner.

 

[ivan_101]

As far as I am concerned, the title of this thread is an oxymoron.

I wish that wasn't true, but it is.

What is worse, is that in Europe many long established brewers are reducing the alchohol content of their product to appeal to the mass market who are concerned about health, but apparently have no taste-buds. As far as I am concerned, any German or Czech Pils bottled at less than 4.8% ABV simply isn't worth drinking - the lack of alcohol significantly changes both the mouth-feel and the flavour.

Grolsch, I am looking at you!!

+1. +10 if you like. Classic oxymoron.

Yeah, mate, Grolsch. Don't even get me started.

 

[Jay21]

I had to switch to NA beer when I was on some medication in the past, which led to me trying several brands. In my mouth, most of them had a weird metallic aftertaste. Even the expensive Sam Adams couldn’t completely hide that behind their added flavor. The reason I think Labatt Blue NA is the best is it has no metallic taste and tastes like real beer. I’d still drink it now for health and driving reasons even though I can drink leaded gas again.

 

[Jayson74]

I rarely drink NA beers but if I do it is usually Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier.

It is a decent drink...if you like German style wheat beers...which I do.

Jay

 

[ike]

I got ahold of some Beck’s NA today and actually found it to be passable. Now don’t get me wrong, it still doesn’t taste like beer, but it didn’t make me sick or want to throw-up.

Thanks again to all for your input and suggestions!

Cheers!

 

[Merchant Seaman Z]

The first and lastime I had a NA beer was ‘07 on ST. Patrick’s day. While I was on the USS Regan. Some American beer in a green can, tasted watered down flavor. So good I only had 1 can.

 

[ike]

The first and lastime I had a NA beer was ‘07 on ST. Patrick’s day. While I was on the USS Regan. Some American beer in a green can, tasted watered down flavor. So good I only had 1 can.

Glad you made sure there would be some for others. Lol!

 

[Merchant Seaman Z]

Glad you made sure there would be some for others. Lol!

Yea, for the 6999 of my friends.

 

[Berwick12]

If in Vermont or the Northeast The rescue club line from zero gravity is good. Really good.

 

[Empire straights]

I don't think they're good once you take the good part out..

 

[Mr5x5]

I've had Bravus Oatmeal and found it comparable to Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout

 

[DEgeezer]

Good non alcoholic beer? There's no such thing!

 

[Darth Scandalous]

Athletic Brewing makes the best ones I've tried, and I've tried a few. They have a few options. Clausthaler Amber would be a close second.

 

[Filudo]

Clausthaler BY FAR....the best

 

[Empire straights]

A ginger beer(na) would be a better substitute in my opinion.

 

[Lil Cooties]

Tried quite a few of the options available here in Australia, and by far the best is Coopers Ultra Light (aka Birell). They've been making it for a while, unlike most of the others which are much newer and aren't going for the same style of beer. I drink it regularly.

 

[Berwick12]

Because of the thread last week I had to go back and pick up a rescue club IPA. Dry hopped. Very good for a non-alcoholic.

 

[e d o]

I really like Guinness NA in the nitro can. So many of the old school pils NA's suffer from "cooked hops syndrome". Sam Adams Hazy IPA on the other hand is excellent. Probably because most of the hops are added post alcohol removal. I'd like to find/try that Budvar upthread and also see more dark NA's in the marketplace.

 

[hroshaan]

Personally, I've been loving Clausthaler Dry-Hopped for its hoppy flavor and Athletic Brewing Co.'s Upside Dawn for its smooth citrus taste.

 

[Eshebert]

Coors light. It cant have much if any alcohol in it, if you can get over he watered down taste.