Beer

Zero-alcohol beer spans lager, pale ale, IPA, stout, sour, shandy, and more, with modern producers now treating flavour and structure seriously.

Zero-alcohol beer has moved well beyond thin lager substitutes. The category now includes crisp pilsners and lagers, hazy pale ales, hop-forward IPAs, dark stouts, citrus-led sours, and lighter pub-style drinks such as shandy.

The strongest alcohol-free beers still behave like beer: bitterness, malt character, carbonation, body, and a finish that suits the style. Some lean clean and refreshing, while others aim for haze, roast, fruit, or a fuller craft profile.