Non-alcoholic drinks have become a major growing sector in the market with many people engaging in alcohol-free challenges or reducing their alcohol across the week. In addition, there is growing awareness that alcohol-free drinks yield many health benefits such as lower calories, lower sugar and improved sleep.
Another factor that has been driving quality is the German purity law which keeps many of the non-alcoholic beer standards at a high level. We can all enjoy this growing alc-free trend. Here are some of the beers that have been making waves recently.
The blurb: A best seller, Heaps Normal Quiet XPA is an Australian made independent craft AF beer.
Where it's from: Australia
The taste: A deliciously refreshing pale ale with a balanced bitterness, a subtle malt sweetness and notes of tropical citrus.
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The blurb: Clausthaler is a non-alcoholic beer that is cultivated by the craft beer technique of dry-hopping. This means the Hops are only added once fermentation has been achieved.
Where it's from: Frankfurt, Germany
The taste: The taste is rich and has a tantalising glimpse of sweet malt and a subtle bitter tastiness. It has the most enriching golden colour and it is as full in history as it is in taste and flavour.
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The blurb: Proudly founded by Gamilaroi man, Clinton Schultz, and his wife Lozen, the Sobah range of alcohol-free craft beer includes native Aussie bush tucker like finger lime and pepperberry.
Where it's from: Australia
The taste: With tangy lemon aspen and notes of grapefruit and lychee this beer has a classic fruity Pilsner flavour.
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The blurb: Kehrwieder is a beer made using a combination of Simcoe and Mosaic hops. Yeast enables fermentation to cease early.
Where it's from: Hamberg, Germany.
The taste: With a fruity aroma of mango and lime, this beer pours with a good head and has a cloudy golden shade. It has a good bitterness and a hint of the fruitiness and a lasting finish.
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The blurb: Budejovivky Budvar provides a natural cohesion and fusion between delicately sweet and bitter.
Where it's from: The Czech Republic
The taste: This beer has a bold, sweet, toasted malt profile, a fresh, lightly spiced citrusy aroma and a hint of bitterness.
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The blurb: The VandeStreek Playground IPA draws on the flavours of five different types of American hops; Columbus, Mosaic, Citra and Cascade.
Where it's from: The Netherlands
The taste: Elements of citrus and tropical fruits balance out the classic bitter notes within each delicious drop.
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The blurb: NORT make alc-free Australian craft beer that is full of flavour.
Where it's from: Australia.
The taste: NORT Pacific Ale has a rich golden hue, aromas of tropical passionfruit, a light body and a long refreshing finish.
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The blurb: The UpFlow Hypotonic Classic Pale Ale is an Australian made, non-alcoholic craft beer
Where it's from: Australia
The taste: With the use of both Halletauer and Saaz hops alongside Munich malt, this beer has a deliciously balanced flavour.
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Non-alcoholic drinks have become a major growing sector in the market with many people engaging in alcohol-free challenges or reducing their alcohol across the week. In addition, there is growing awareness that alcohol-free drinks yield many health benefits such as lower calories, lower sugar and improved sleep.
Another factor that has been driving quality is the German purity law which keeps many of the non-alcoholic beer standards at a high level. We can all enjoy this growing alc-free trend. Here are some of the beers that have been making waves recently.
The blurb: A best seller, Heaps Normal Quiet XPA is an Australian made independent craft AF beer.
Where it's from: Australia
The taste: A deliciously refreshing pale ale with a balanced bitterness, a subtle malt sweetness and notes of tropical citrus.
The blurb: Clausthaler is a non-alcoholic beer that is cultivated by the craft beer technique of dry-hopping. This means the Hops are only added once fermentation has been achieved.
Where it's from: Frankfurt, Germany
The taste: The taste is rich and has a tantalising glimpse of sweet malt and a subtle bitter tastiness. It has the most enriching golden colour and it is as full in history as it is in taste and flavour.
The blurb: Proudly founded by Gamilaroi man, Clinton Schultz, and his wife Lozen, the Sobah range of alcohol-free craft beer includes native Aussie bush tucker like finger lime and pepperberry.
Where it's from: Australia
The taste: With tangy lemon aspen and notes of grapefruit and lychee this beer has a classic fruity Pilsner flavour.
The blurb: Kehrwieder is a beer made using a combination of Simcoe and Mosaic hops. Yeast enables fermentation to cease early.
Where it's from: Hamberg, Germany.
The taste: With a fruity aroma of mango and lime, this beer pours with a good head and has a cloudy golden shade. It has a good bitterness and a hint of the fruitiness and a lasting finish.
The blurb: Budejovivky Budvar provides a natural cohesion and fusion between delicately sweet and bitter.
Where it's from: The Czech Republic
The taste: This beer has a bold, sweet, toasted malt profile, a fresh, lightly spiced citrusy aroma and a hint of bitterness.
The blurb: The VandeStreek Playground IPA draws on the flavours of five different types of American hops; Columbus, Mosaic, Citra and Cascade.
Where it's from: The Netherlands
The taste: Elements of citrus and tropical fruits balance out the classic bitter notes within each delicious drop.
The blurb: NORT make alc-free Australian craft beer that is full of flavour.
Where it's from: Australia.
The taste: NORT Pacific Ale has a rich golden hue, aromas of tropical passionfruit, a light body and a long refreshing finish.
The blurb: The UpFlow Hypotonic Classic Pale Ale is an Australian made, non-alcoholic craft beer
Where it's from: Australia
The taste: With the use of both Halletauer and Saaz hops alongside Munich malt, this beer has a deliciously balanced flavour.
