Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for an alcoholic beverage, or you’re partaking in Dry July – the extended version. Whatever the reason is for saying “no thanks” to a beer, the social stigma around not drinking during social events unfortunately exists.
Don’t get us wrong, we love a couple of cold ones just as much as the next person, but when the mood strikes for a zero alcohol beer we need one that celebrates the great taste of beer rather than hiding it.
So, to quietly skip the drama of not joining your friends for a couple of drinks on a Friday night, we’ve rounded up the best non-alcoholic beers to bring to your next get-together that still has the great taste that beer is known for – sans the morning hangover.
1. Nort non-alcoholic refreshing ale (6 pack), $13.49, Dan Murphy’s
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Fruity and refreshing, this fully crafted non-alcoholic beer offers more flavour and more freedom.
2. Carlton Zero non-alcoholic beer (6 pack), $10.99, Dan Murphy’s
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Full flavoured with all the refreshing qualities of a Carlton, but made for occasions when you just don’t feel like drinking alcohol.
3. Heaps Normal Quiet XPA (4 pack), $14.41, SansDrinks
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Named Country Winner at the World’s Best Beer Awards, the Heaps Normal Quiet XPA is an independently brewed, full-flavoured XPA. Think tropical and citrus aromas, balanced with bitterness and a subtle malt sweetness – refreshing.
4. Hawkesbury Brewing Co. Ultra Low Alc Prohibition pale ale (6 packs), $9.90, Dan Murphy’s
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Another great citrus and tropical full-bodied non-alcoholic beer, this time by Hawkesbury Brewing Co. Hawkesbury introduces full hop flavour to low alcohol beer and has an impressive collection of awards for their Ultra Low Alc Prohibition pale ale including a silver medal at the World Beer Awards 2021, a bronze medal at AIBA 2021, bronze at Melbourne International Beer Conpetition, and bronze at International Beer Challenge 2021.
5. Sobah Pepperberry IPA (4 pack), $17.99, Beer Cartel
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Sobah is breaking down the stigma of socialising sober. This bold non-alcoholic brew has a “hot and spicy” kick from the infusion of the Australian Native Pepperberry – a fruit that is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E. It’s a beer-lovers beer.
6. Mornington Peninsula Brewery Free pale ale (6 pack), $12.99, Booze Bud
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Balanced and refreshing, the Mornington Peninsula Brewery Free pale ale is brewed with a unique recipe to ferment to less than 0.5 per cent ABV while still retaining full-bodied taste. If you’re a fan of passionfruit and citrus aromas, then this one’s for you.
7. Great Northern Zero (6 pack), $11.99, Dan Murphy’s
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Deep golden hues infused with a fruity aroma that carries through to the palate. The Great Northern Zero balances sweetness with a subtle bitterness – a refreshing and crisp beer without the alcohol. The Great Northern Zero has been awarded AIBA Silver in the non-alcohol beer (packaged) category in 2021.
8. Tinnies Ultra Low Alcohol (6 pack), $12, Vintage Cellars
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There’s a reason that the Australian beer brand, Tinnies, has been named best non-alcoholic beer at AIBA. The low alcohol level found in Tinnies Ultra Low is achieved through their unique brewing process (rather than taking the alcohol out as the last step). Tinnies Ultra Low bursts with hoppy aromas of bright citrus and fresh pine – a true non-alcoholic craft beer.
9. Molly Rose Strawberry Sublime alcohol free gose (4 pack), $16.99, Beer Cartel
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You’ll be dreaming of summer nights while you sip on this non-alcoholic sour ale by Molly Rose. Brewed with fresh limes, strawberries and a sprinkling of sea salt, it’s summer in a (non-alcoholic) can.
10. Wilde Isotonic Non-Alc Beer Cans 375mL (4 pack), $15.99, Dan Murphy’s
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The ultimate guilt-free brew, Wilde Isotonic is a healthier non-alcoholic beer, perfect for sharing with your mates post workout, drinking at festivals or even adding to your footy finals as the ideal ‘beer back’ between alcoholic beverages.
11. Alc-Less Pacific ale (16 pack), $44.99, Capital Brewing Co
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Full of flavour, Capital Brewing Co.’s newest addition to their line up is a non-alcoholic tropical Pacific Ale; Alc-Less. Alc-Less showcases everything an alcoholic brew has to offer – delightfully refreshing, crisp and clean with a smooth, satisfying finish.
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