Not so sure about this - they are expensive but making them is also more involved than mixing some sugar and chemicals with carbonated water too.
Best No/Low Alcohol Beers
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Threshers_Flail
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There's some taking the piss price wise with these alcohol free beers, especially in the pub, but this is the best pale ale I've tried recently.
HOPPY PALE ALE 0.5%
A go-to beer for everyday drinking, this session-able pale ale uses fruity Mosaic hops. It's low calorie, low in carbohydrates and suitable for vegans. Our refreshing best-seller. Refreshing and light Tropical and floral aromas Dry, bitter finish 30 calories, 0.5%nirvanabrewery.com
Yep this is lovely.
cloudyday
caput mortuum
I’m aware of the brewing process and time taken, which is why I don’t mind paying similar prices to alcohol containing beer when I purchase from off-licences etc, however I’m referring mostly to the price Ive found being charged in pubs, an example is the £10 for two 250ml bottles of 0.5% (that I linked to) which seems a bit much.
On the other hand, I was in a cafe where the no-alcohol option (peroni) was almost half the price of the normal beers. I’m not sure what the tax situation is regarding alcohol/non-alcohol drinks, but there’s no doubt some cashing in going on with some establishments.
MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
Good tip if it’s drinkable at that price
it's as good as any NA lager I've had recently - going to head back and pick up a load at the weekend.Good tip if it’s drinkable at that price
skyscraper101
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Seriously? This sounds too good to be true
I'm still yet to find 'the one' but if its as good as you say, I might just sample it.
So I finally tried this one. I'm afraid to say I don't agree on your analysis! It wasn't terrible but there was that familiar aftertaste that you get with Becks Blue and every other no-alcohol beer I've tried.
The only way around this IMO is to flavour it up with lemon or lime or something but by that point for the cost/benefit I'd honestly just rather have a soda water with ice.
Brainaddict
slight system overdrive
Yep, love both of these companies. Big Drop will deliver you a mixed case. Their milk stout is amazing - you wouldn't know it was alcohol free. All their IPAs very good too.
Nivag
Well-Known Member
Yeah the Milk Stout is brilliant.
skyscraper101
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I tried a Lucky Saint the other day and I'm sorry to report that it tastes pretty much as gross as every other non-alcoholic beer I've tried.
FWIW I also gave it to the OH who doesn't drink alcohol and she didn't mind it.
FWIW I also gave it to the OH who doesn't drink alcohol and she didn't mind it.
I wonder if the no alcohol beer thread is the one for you tbh
skyscraper101
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I'm just reporting on how I find them. I'd love to find a no alcohol beer than genuinely tastes alright which is why I persist with it.
For a while now, my low-alcohol beer of choice is John Smiths Smooth (3.6%). A can of that doesn't even register and the taste is miles better than any non-alcohol.
Nivag
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Most of the choices from Small Beer Brewery are good. You can also get it on tap in a few places near me and cask as well.
theoriginalsmallbeer.com
Small Beer | Lower Alcohol Brewery | Crafted Below 2.8% ABV
Lower alcohol beer specialists, sustainably brewing classic styles below 2.8% ABV in our London brewery. Order your Small Beer today and get it delivered.
theoriginalsmallbeer.com
I think we may have identified your problem here.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Try Leffe 0.0
skyscraper101
0891 50 50 50
I'll have a look! Ta
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
For rough reference, the duty on a pint of, say, 4.5% beer is about 60p inc VAT.
Alcohol duties - Office for Budget Responsibility
Including the pub's mark-up, they ought to charge around a quid a pint less for non-alcoholic beers. However, that would only mean charging £9 rather than £10 for the two bottles you mention.
This also applies to offies - more so as their mark-up is much lower - so really non-alcohol beer should be significantly cheaper than alcohol beer in an offie.
I didn't reckon that was much cop, have to say
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Really? It’s one of my favourites, along with Hoegaarden 0.0 The fact both are readily available in most supermarkets is a plus, rather than faffing with mail order.
Neither will ever be “the same” as the alcoholic versions, but both seem to be pleasant drinks in their own right for me anyway.
skyscraper101
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Has anyone tried the Guinness one yet? I think I need to try something that isn't just 'lager'.
ETA actually beesonthewhatnow I see you tried it and reckon it's identical, which is interesting.
ETA actually beesonthewhatnow I see you tried it and reckon it's identical, which is interesting.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Yes. It’s the closest to the “real thing” of any of the AF beers that I’ve tried. It looks like, pours like and has that same mouthfeel as the “real” stuff. Again, the taste won’t ever perfectly match, but it’s pretty bloody close.
I haven't drunk alcoholic beer in almost 10 years and only have vague memories what they taste like - I just didn't like it very much: a bit too sweet and not much going on. Felt the same about the hoegarden tbf
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Your tastes are clearly more refined than mine.
Mind you, in the old days I’d quite happily drink Carling as much as I would a bottle of 2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
redsquirrel
This Machine Kills Progressives
Ilkley Breweries Virgin Mary/Maiden Mary is very good. Their Nowt Stout is drinkable but not as good.
Nivag
Well-Known Member
I agree, I like Guinness 0.0 and probably buy it the most out of the zero rated drinks
