Non-Alcoholic Beer Appreciation (2026)

Discussion in 'The Bar' started by jmdrpi, Jan 2, 2026.

  1. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    A new thread for 2026

    This thread can be used as a catch-all for talk related to Non Alcoholic (<0.5% ABV) beer - reviews, pictures, info on new NA beers, or any general news or discussion related.

    So whether you are doing Dry January, having to switch to NA beers for health reasons, or just mixing some NA beers into your drinking routine, feel free to chime in.

    Right now I'm drinking a Saranac Trail Blazer, a pretty good NA IPA. My buddy from New York brought me a pack of it.
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  2. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Athletic Brewing - Stump Jump (Brown Ale)

    It's got a decent toasted malt aroma - but like a lot of NA dark beers, it's sweeter than most "regular" brown ales.
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  3. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    I like this "new to me" NA brew - a "Midwestern NA IPA"....developed in Columbus OH, and brewed in Bend OR (most likely by Deschutes)

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  4. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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  5. runbirddrinkbeer

    runbirddrinkbeer Pooh-Bah (1,722) Oct 24, 2009 Florida
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    More of a semi-arid January here, trying to feather in a few NA beers to cut down on the Hi-test numbers. My first time trying this one and it is decent, not too far off from the full alcohol version. Light bodied but no off flavors. Recommended. [​IMG]
     
  6. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    That one has become a staple in my fridge. My wife and I both like it, and it will help me get through a damp January.
     
  7. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Yards Brewing (Philadelphia, PA) - Philthy Zero lists lactose as an ingredient, which seems to help out with providing some body. Label lists Stratford, CT so they must being having it brewed at Two Roads?
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  8. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    This new one is quite delicious!

    Brewed in Canada - anyone know where?

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  9. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    Best Day Galaxy Ripple N/A IPA
     
  10. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    Tried this one last January for the first time - it is a good one - right up there with Guinness 0 and NA Black Butte.....really good!

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  11. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    Would def try this if I saw it
     
  12. jkblr

    jkblr Grand Pooh-Bah (5,132) Nov 22, 2014 Indiana
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    Good evening BA
    My first NA beer of this dry January
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    My highest rated NA. Cheers all!
     
  13. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Did you buy this from a regular beer retail location or did you order online?

    I havent seen it in any stores in PA, but we get regular Alesmith stuff.
     
  14. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    Bought it at a local grocery store here in Akron....
    same place I found it last January!
     
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  15. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    Always a solid choice - and I found a 12 pk on sale for $15.99....nice!

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  16. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    A tasty German NA IPA - it is worth seeking out!

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  17. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    This was a favorite in 2025, and still a nice dark NA brew!

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  18. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    Like the NA Stella - this one is also always solid and a good buy!

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  19. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    The very popular Athletic NA beers are hit or miss for me, this one is pretty solid overall typically...

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  20. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    Man, this is better than I remember from last January - really a good one!

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