Nonalcoholic beers are everywhere these days.
We also looked for products that had no more than 15 grams carbohydrates.
We tried each beer or seltzer as is and made notes about the taste, appearance and aroma.
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One of our favorite brands?
Athletic Brewing Co. was a winner in multiple categories.
Read on for our full list of the best nonalcoholic beers and hop seltzers.
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The appealing copper hue of Wellbeing’s Hellraiser Dark Amber caught the eye of our testers.
In addition to the color, the flavor of the ale stood out.
In addition to the tart flavor, the nonalcoholic beer also has spicy hops.
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Nutrition for Wellbeing Hellraiser Dark Amber, per 12-oz.
The coffee comes from Thunderkiss, a brand out of Columbus, Ohio.
BrewDog’s Tornado Joe also delivered on flavor, which was a mix of coffee and vanilla.
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Nutrition for BrewDog Tornado Joe, per 12-oz.
But don’t let that deter you!
The nonalcoholic beer’s delicious flavor made up for its appearance.
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With notes of mango and guava, our testers enjoyed the fruitiness of the nonalcoholic beer.
While both flavors were noticeable, our testers found that the mango was more present on the palate.
This flavorful nonalcoholic beer was brewed in collaboration with Browar Stu Mostow, a Poland-based brewery.
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Nutrition for BrewDog Mostow Lu’au, per 12-oz.
The result is a bitter-forward seltzer that our testers drank up.
In addition to the bitterness, the aroma of pine was also present.
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Our testers called this seltzer refreshing, and one tester said “I like this one a lot.”
Nutrition for Hoplark 0.0 Citra, per 16-oz.
Nutrition for Athletic Brewing Run Wild, per 12-oz.
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Athletic Lite
The nonalcoholic lagers were so good, our testers couldn’t pick just one!
One of our top picks was Athletic Brewing’s Litean apt moniker for the nonalcoholic beer.
Plus, the lager-style brew had a nice pale golden color, which was appealing to the eye.
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Nutrition for Athletic Brewing Co.
Athletic Lite, per 12-oz.
While the lager had an appealing golden color, the flavor was the main highlight for our testers.
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Nutrition for Stella Artois Liberte, per 11.2-oz.
The aroma was mellow, a key descriptor not awarded to others in the category that smelled overly strong.
Nutrition for Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn, per 12-oz.
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The malt aroma and strong chocolate and coffee flavor profile were also standouts.
Nutrition for Guinness 0, per 12-oz.
The nonalcoholic beer has a nice golden color and a malty aroma.
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Nutrition for Weihenstephaner Nonalcoholic Wheat Beer, per 11.2-oz.
Or, if you’re looking for a hop seltzer, Hoplark’s 0.0 Citra is cool and refreshing.
For the nonalcoholic beers, we looked for a range of varieties, including pale ale and stout.
For the hop seltzers, we looked for a range of flavors, including blood orange and lime.
For the taste test, a blind tasting was set up with five testers.
Each beverage was refrigerated and tested as is directly from the can or bottle.
We took notes regarding the taste, appearance and aroma of each product.
Limiting carbohydrates can help stabilize blood glucose levels.
For reference,a typical 1-can serving of alcoholic beer(about 356 g) contains 13 g carbohydrates.
Another thing to consider is the alcohol content.
As such, the products tested had to be less than 0.5% ABV.
Our Expertise
Alex Loh is the associate food editor atEatingWell.
She is passionate about food and cooking, and has over two years of experience with the brand.
The testers included registered dietitians and food editors.
