🏆 The 10 best non-alcoholic beers

Gone are the days when non-alcoholic beers rhymed with tasteless and bland! Whether it's for Dry January, a pregnancy, or simply the desire to reduce your alcohol consumption without sacrificing pleasure, the options have multiplied in recent years. At Sanzalc, we have tasted, compared and selected for you the nuggets that are really worth the detour. Because yes, a non-alcoholic beer can have character!

What exactly is “non-alcoholic” beer?

Beware of misleading labels! In France, a beer can be described as "alcohol-free" if it contains up to 1.2% alcohol. For purists or those who want absolutely zero alcohol, look specifically for "0.0%" on the label.

The others generally range between 0.3% and 0.5% - levels so low that they do not produce any intoxicating effects, but which allow more aromas to be preserved. This is an important detail to know, especially if you are pregnant or on medication incompatible with alcohol.

The Nillis hatch : the amber that defies prejudice

When a Trappist brewery tackles alcohol-free, the result is stunning! This 0.0% amber offers a complete taste experience with its caramelized notes and its beautiful length in the mouth. Its generous foam and aromatic richness make it one of the rare non-alcoholic beers capable of fooling even connoisseurs during blind tastings.

Perfect with a platter of aged cheeses, it proves that a non-alcoholic beer can have as much character as its alcoholic cousins. A real tour de force that deserves its place in our top 10 of the best non-alcoholic beers.

Brulo Lust for Life : the tropical explosion

This alcohol-free IPA (0.5%) is a real concentrate of exotic flavors. Pineapple, lime, passion fruit... you almost think you're drinking a tropical cocktail! Lust for Life plays less on bitterness than on fruity freshness, which makes it particularly accessible.

His secret? Controlled cold hopping that preserves all the aromas without the aggressiveness sometimes associated with IPAs. At around €3.50 per can, it's a little pleasure that is justified by its originality and exceptional quality.

Goxoa: the competition champion

Voted best non-alcoholic beer in Europe and best non-alcoholic Pale in the world at the 2024 World Beer Awards, Goxoa (0.3%) is enough to silence the skeptics. This Montpellier creation offers a complex aromatic profile dominated by notes of candied mango and citrus fruits.

Its velvety texture and slightly bitter finish linger on the palate, creating an experience close to a classic beer. Low in sugars, it also appeals to athletes and people concerned about their figure. An essential reference in our selection of the 10 best non-alcoholic beers.

Force Majeure Tripel : power without alcohol

Finding a quality non-alcoholic triple beer is almost a miracle, and yet Force Majeure did it! With its alcohol content of only 0.4%, this Belgian beer retains the very essence of a tripel: generous body, spicy notes and aromatic complexity.

It starts with a slight sweetness before developing a beautiful roundness in the mouth. It is the perfect beer for fans of abbey beers who want to reduce their alcohol consumption without compromising on taste.

Brasserie Parallèle IPA: French craftsmanship in the spotlight

This 0.5% Gironde IPA won two gold medals in 2024, and it's no coincidence. Its cold hopping captures bright aromas of exotic fruits such as mango and guava, with a hint of black pepper which awakens the taste buds on the finish.

Brasserie Parallèle proves that French craftsmanship has nothing to envy of the international non-alcoholic giants. A beer with character that will go perfectly with your spicy dishes or a good burger.

Guinness 0.0 : the myth reinvented

Who would have thought that a stout as iconic as Guinness could be reproduced without alcohol? And yet, the 0.0% version retains the very essence of the original: deep black color, creamy foam and intense notes of roasted coffee and caramel.

Its velvety texture and aromatic richness make it one of the best non-alcoholic dark beers on the market. A technical feat which deserves to be highlighted and which will delight lovers of full-bodied beers.

Brasserie Toussaint Micro IPA: the technical revolution

This less than 0.5% IPA uses an innovative yeast that does not produce alcohol during fermentation, unlike the industrial dealcoholization process which can alter the taste. The result? An explosion of hops that reveals aromas of exotic fruits with a resinous touch.

Its light texture, its cereal notes and its generous bitterness make it a dry and characterful beer, far from the watery versions often found in supermarkets. A technical feat that deserves its place in our top 10.

Cornet Oaked Alcohol-Free : Belgian originality

This non-alcoholic Belgian blonde stands out for its unique process: oak shavings are added during brewing, bringing woody and vanilla notes usually reserved for barrel-aged beers.

Cornet Oaked offers a complex and original taste experience, with a perfect balance between malty sweetness and subtle bitterness. A creative approach which demonstrates that innovation in the field of alcohol-free beers is booming.

Prizm Nolo Strata Simcoe : NEIPA without compromise

To close our selection of the 10 best non-alcoholic beers, it’s impossible not to mention this 0.0% New England IPA which defies all expectations. Cloudy and juicy as the style dictates, it offers an explosion of aromas of citrus and tropical fruits.

Its creamy texture and gentle bitterness make it a perfectly balanced beer, ideal for craft beer lovers who want to reduce their alcohol consumption without sacrificing the taste experience.

Comparison table of the 10 best non-alcoholic beers

At Sanzalc, we are convinced that the pleasure lies in the taste, not in the alcohol. Our selection of the 10 best non-alcoholic beers proves that it is possible to enjoy beers with character while remaining sober. Whether you're participating in Dry January, pregnant, designated driver, or just curious, these beers deserve your attention. And you, which one will you try first?