Heineken, Clausthaler, Sharps, and Coors are some of the most popular non-alcoholic beer brands available in the market. Here is a detailed list of alcohol-free beer brands, just to make them known to you so that you can take your pick.
Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.
– Dave Barry
Beer is the perfect idea of fun, enjoyment, and celebration for many adults, all over the world. However, if you are bothered by the alcohol content, you can always have low-alcohol beer as a safe option.
The beer with no alcohol or low ABV (Alcohol By Volume) is categorized as non-alcoholic beer. The amount of alcohol content, when categorized as ‘non-alcoholic’, is different in different countries. Interestingly, these drinks also contain less number of calories. Here are a few brands of beer that are popular amongst people across the world.
| Best Non-Alcoholic Brands of Beer | |||
| Product with Brand Name | Alcohol Content (ABV) | Calories 3.33 oz | Brewery |
| Bass Barbican Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage, England | 0.10% | 15 | Bass |
| Kingsbury Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage, USA | 0.10% | 14 | G. Heileman Brewing Co. |
| Kaliber All Natural Non-Alcoholic Brew Light Malt Beverage, England | 0.50% | 17 | Guinness |
| Moussy Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage, Switzerland | 0.10% | 16 | Cardinal |
| Würzburger Hofbräu Non-Alcoholic Light Malt Beverage, Germany | 0.10% | 30 | Würzburger Hofbräu |
| Clausthaler Non-Alcoholic Herbfrisches Schankbier, Germany | 0.44% | 13 | Binding Brauerei |
| Elan Swiss Brew Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage, Switzerland | 0.50% | 25 | Feldschlösschen |
| St. Pauli Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage, Germany | 0.50% | 24 | St. Pauli Brauerei |
| Metbrau All Natural Draft Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage, USA | 0.50% | 21 | Metropolis |
| Saint Michael’s Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage, USA | 0.73% | 17 | Eastern Shore Brewing |
No-alcohol/ alcohol-free/ dealcoholised beverages do not contain more than 0.50% Alcohol by Volume (ABV). The ones marked as low alcohol do not contain more than 1.2% ABV. Most of the reduced-alcohol beer in the U.S., having 4.2% ABV, are also categorized as light beer brands. Following are some more brand names that fall under light and reduced beer categories.
| Some More Brands | |||
| Product with Brand Name | Alcohol Content (ABV) | Calories 1½ cup | Brewery |
| O’Doul’s | 0.40% | 70 | Anheuser-Busch |
| Budweiser Select 55 | 2.40% | 55 | Anheuser-Busch |
| Pabst Extra Light Low Alcohol | 2.50% | 67 | Pabst |
| Miller 64 | 2.80% | 64 | Miller Brewing Co. |
| Old Milwaukee Light | 3.80% | 110 | Pabst |
| Yuengling Light | 3.80% | 98 | D. G. Yuengling & Son |
| Hamm’s Special Light | 3.90% | 110 | MillerCoors |
| Sam Adams Light | 4.05% | 124 | Boston Beer Co. |
| Busch Light | 4.10% | 95 | Anheuser-Busch |
| Michelob Golden Draft Light | 4.10% | 110 | Anheuser-Busch |
| Michelob Ultra | 4.10% | 95 | Anheuser-Busch |
| Icehouse Light | 4.13% | 103 | MillerCoors |
| Keystone Light | 4.13% | 103 | Golden Brewery |
| Leinenkugel’s Amber Light | 4.14% | 110 | Jacob Leinenkugel |
| Coors Light | 4.15% | 104 | MillerCoors |
| Leinenkugel’s Light | 4.19% | 105 | Jacob Leinenkugel |
| Anheuser-Busch Natural Light | 4.20% | 95 | Anheuser-Busch |
| Bud Light | 4.20% | 110 | Anheuser-Busch |
| Bud Light Lime | 4.20% | 116 | Anheuser-Busch |
| Miller Chill | 4.20% | 110 | MillerCoors |
| Miller Genuine Draft Light | 4.20% | 110 | MillerCoors |
| Miller High Life Light | 4.20% | 110 | MillerCoors |
| Miller Lite | 4.20% | 96 | MillerCoors |
| Miller Lite Brewers Collection Amber | 4.20% | 110 | MillerCoors |
| Miller Lite Brewers Collection Blonde | 4.20% | 110 | MillerCoors |
| Miller Lite Brewers Collection Wheat | 4.20% | 110 | MillerCoors |
| Milwaukee’s Best Light | 4.20% | 98 | MillerCoors |
| Schlitz Light | 4.20% | 110 | Pabst |
| Henry Weinhard’s Amber Light | 4.20% | 135 | MillerCoors |
Non-Alcoholic beers are nothing, but, lagers or ales that have less or no alcohol content. Generally, lowest calorie beer is also low in ABV (Alcohol By Volume). These are usually meant for youngsters below 21 years of age. The ABV above 4.20% categorizes the beer brew as regular and legal for adults only. Now, here are some interesting facts.
| ➡ The actual ‘invention and inventor’ of non-alcoholic beer is not known. But, it is believed that it was developed around 1919 when the limit of alcoholic beverages was specified to less than 0.5% in the USA. At that time, beer was made all around the world with less alcohol content. Although later the prohibition was canceled, these drinks were to stay! ➡ The taste of non-alcoholic beer is very similar to alcoholic beer. This is because the taste of beer is obtained from other contents, and not from alcohol. ➡ Recovering alcoholics should not switch to non-alcoholic beer as it can lead to relapse. Switching to these substitutes does not help in getting over alcoholism. ➡ Did you know that beer is one of the most popular and widely consumed alcoholic drink? Don’t believe it? Well, the Beer festivals or Beer exhibitions (the most popular being the Oktoberfest in Germany) celebrated all over the world prove it. |
As a word of caution, note that although non-alcoholic, this type of beer contains traces of alcohol that can be addictive and harmful if consumed in excess. Therefore, consider having it in moderation.
On concluding note, here is a popular quote about beer:
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy!”
– Benjamin Franklin
So, what are you waiting for! Grab your bottle and cheers with life!
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