It seems that in the last year or so non alcoholic beer has been trending. More and more people want to enjoy the taste of beer without the calories or alcohol. I have tried 4 different N/A beers and I will share my rating and thoughts below. **Full disclosure, the beers from Nirvana were gifted, but the opinions I will share are my own.*
Untitled Art: Juicy IPA
- 19 grams of carbs
- 3 grams of sugar
- 90 calories
My rating: 4/10
I am a fan of most beers from Untitled Art, but this one is a miss for me. I was hoping to really enjoy this beer because it is advertised as a Juicy IPA which is my favorite style. Sadly this didn’t taste all that juicy or really even IPA. This tasted to me like a flat iced tea with a little bit of bitterness. However, my husband thought it wasn’t bad and didn’t get the tea taste I was describing. Guess this will have to be one you try for yourself to see what flavor you taste.
Nirvana Brewery: Hoppy Pale
- 5 grams of carbs
- 25 calories
My rating: 8/10
This was my favorite N/A out of the bunch. It actually had a hoppy taste and tasted more like beer than the others. This beer was refreshing tasting and surprised me with the low amount of both calories and carbs. It did taste a bit flat and I felt like I could still tell it was a N/A beer, but overall I’d drink this again. You can find Nirvana’s full line of N/A beers on Amazon.
Guinness: Non Alcoholic Draught
- 13.5 grams of carbs
- 60 calories
My rating: 7/10
This “Guinness” surprised me because the can has a widget, it poured just like a traditional Guinness, and it looked like a traditional Guinness in the glass. The one thing I didn’t care for though was that it is quite a bit sweeter than a traditional Guinness. My husband is an avid Guinness drinker, and he said he would definitely drink these if he wanted a N/A option.
Nirvana Brewery: Dark Roast
- 16 grams of carbs
- 9 grams of sugar
- 70 calories
My rating: 4/10
This was my least favorite beer of the bunch. There really isn’t a description of what type of “beer” this is, but to me, this was the “beer” that tasted the least amount like an actual beer. This had a lot of flavors, but not flavors you would expect to have in a beer. This was another beer that tastes like herbal tea. I personally wouldn’t try this one again.
What are your thoughts on N/A beer? Have you tried any? If so, which one(s) have been your favorites? I feel like there are many N/A drink options out there, so I will probably stay away from purchasing any more N/A beer. However, if you’re pregnant or just want to take a break from alcohol, there are plenty of decent options out there for you to try.