These Excellent NA Beers Are From All Over The Map
The ever-expanding category of non-alcoholic beer keeps getting better with the latest batch of booze-free brews enjoying the distinction of having few or zero calories. Here's what to add to your must-try list.
Sober Carpenter BreweryEstablished in 2019, this Canadian brewery scores big points for exploring all the beer styles with its NA selections. Don't miss the seasonal Black IPA, for instance. The founders take a serious craft beer approach to the process and it shows. They've recently expanded distribution to the U.S., and do offer shipping, too.
Pairing pick: The Irish Red, a complex sipper which looks gorgeous in a pint glass, goes smashingly with a burger and a big fat order of poutine . (The national fast food fave of our neighbors from the great white north.)
Guinness 0 Just Might Be The Best NA Beer On The Market Suntory's All FreeThere's much to admire here about this beauty brewed in Japan, but let's cut to the calories: Zero! No sugar either. This cool brew delivers on the promise emblazoned on every can: Crisp and Light Refreshment. Before hitting the bullseye, the brewing team tried more than 400 variations using top notch barley and hops. And, guess what? You can order it on Amazon .
Pairing pick: That brilliant, easy sipping brewski is just the ticket to lighten up a rich dish like Memphis BBQ Totchos .
If you dig the Central Coast surf vibe of the 805 — where the motto is Not LA, Not the Bay — then you probably know about the super groovy line of beer put out by Firestone Walker. Heck yeah, they've even got a podcast featuring pro wave riding legend Strider Wasilewski . The brew crew headed by Matt Brynildson spent a couple of years working towards creating a NA that tasted like the wildly popular Blonde Ale. Nailed it!
Pairing pick: If you're anywhere near Pismo Beach, try matching that non-alc ale alongside the amazing maple bacon-topped cinnamon rolls from Old West . No, seriously.
