A Guide to The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Posted by JYOTIKA WAHI
With the non-alcoholic drinks ‘at home’ market estimated to be worth £14bn this year there really is something for everyone out there. Forget your orange juice and soft drink alternatives, here is our guide to the best alcohol-free beer and spirits you need to try this Dry January
The best Non-Alcoholic Beers
Budweiser Budvar Non-Alcoholic Beer
Many alcohol brands have their own non-alcoholic alternative these days, Budweiser included. The beer is made using the same ingredients as traditional Budweiser Budvar, including hops, malted barley, and water from a natural spring in the region.
The brewing process involves removing the alcohol through a vacuum distillation method, while preserving the beer's flavour and aroma. The resulting Zero Alcohol Beer has a crisp and refreshing taste, with a slight bitterness from the hops.
Aside from the classic flavour, Budweiser Budvar Non-Alcoholic Beer also comes in alternative flavours such as grapefruit, lemon, and lime, perfect for those who prefer a sweeter and fruitier taste.
Heineken 0.0% Alcohol Free Beer
Heineken 0.0 Alcohol Free was first introduced by the Dutch brewing company in 2017. The product was initially launched in the Netherlands before being rolled out to other countries around the world.
The popularity of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages has been on the rise in recent years, and Heineken Zero Alcohol beer was created to tap into this trend. When our team first tried Heineken 0.0% they couldn’t believe it was an Alcohol-Free Beer as it tasted so much like the real thing.
In addition to the classic Heineken 0.0 flavour, there are also several alternative flavours, including Heineken 0.0 with Lime and Heineken 0.0 with Grapefruit. These variations add a fruity twist to the classic taste of Heineken 0.0 and are popular in the summer months.
San Miguel Premium Alcohol Free Beer
The San Miguel Premium Alcohol-Free Beer was first launched in 2019 in response to the ever-growing demand for low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks.
In terms of taste, this Zero Alcohol Beer is designed to be a refreshing and easy-to-drink beer, with a light body and a crisp taste. It has a slightly bitter note with a hint of sweetness, making it a perfect complement to a wide range of foods.
The light body and crisp taste make this beer a great alternative for those who are looking for a non-alcoholic beer that still provides a satisfying beer-drinking experience.
The Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits
One of the most recognised gin brands across the globe, Gordon’s launched their Alcohol Free 0.0% Gin in 2021. Made with the finest distilled botanicals, just like the original Gordon’s London Dry Gin, Gordon’s 0.0% provides the bold, juniper led character you’d expect.
In 2022 Gordon’s launched an alcohol-free version of their popular pink gin which “perfectly balances sweet flavours of raspberry and strawberry blended with tangy redcurrant and the finest distilled botanicals” making it “perfect for enjoying with friends or for creating great-tasting non-alcoholic cocktails”.
Looking for an alcohol free alternative to the ultimate summer drink? Meet Strykk’s Not Aperitivo. With the taste of a famous Italian aperitif this drink blends oranges and herbs and is infused with the taste of Italian prosecco.
Proudly distilled and bottled in the UK Strykk’s Aperitivo can be mixed with one part tonic or soda water and a handful of ice to create the perfect summer Italian drink.
Say goodbye to the dark mornings and nights and hello to summer breaks on the Italian coast.
Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay
Looking for a glass of fizz that tingles the taste buds without the hangover? With half the sugar content of other non-alcoholic wines and just 14 calories per glass Noughty’s Non-alcoholic sparkling chardonnay makes for the perfect hangover free celebration.
Not only is this chardonnay non-alcoholic but it is also Vegan and Halal making it the perfect fizz for all kinds of celebrations.
Looking for a sparkling rose? Noughty have a pink fizz to match their bestselling sparkling chardonnay too!
Find your favourite Zero Alcohol Beer
Not sure where to start when it comes to finding a Alcohol Free Beer? Try our Luxury Zero Alcohol Beer Hamper, with 6 beers to try you are bound to find a favourite.
