Discover what defines great-tasting craft non-alcoholic beer, including flavor, style, and the right brew for every occasion.

Great-tasting craft non-alcoholic beer should give you everything you enjoy about brews. Aroma, flavor, body, and mouthfeel to make the experience feel complete.

Today, drinkers can choose from hazy IPAs, goldens, dark brews, fruit-forward sours, and plenty of other styles. The question is no longer whether a good non-alcoholic beer exists. It’s which one is right for you.

What makes a non-alcoholic beer “craft”?

Craft non-alcoholic beer is made with the same attention and commitment to flavor that define modern craft brewing.

That means thinking carefully about:

• The balance between malt, hops and yeast
• Aroma and flavor development
• Body and mouthfeel
• The characteristics of a particular style
• How it tastes from the first sip to the finish

Craft non-alcoholic beer should not simply taste “good for an NA beer.” It should taste like a brew you would happily choose on its own merits.

How to choose craft non-alcoholic beer

There is no single style that works for every drinker. Our recommendation: start with the flavors you already enjoy.

For hop lovers

Look for a non-alcoholic IPA with noticeable hop aroma, a satisfying body and bitterness that does not overpower the rest of the NA beer.

A hazy IPA such as Free Wave emphasizes juicy, aromatic hop character, while a more traditional IPA, like Run Wild, may lean toward pine notes, and a sharper finish.

For crisp and refreshing occasions

Golden, light-bodied, and easy-drinking brews are good choices for cookouts, post-adventure celebrations, or relaxed afternoons.

Upside Dawn offers a smooth, balanced golden profile, while Athletic Lite provides a lighter-bodied option.

For darker, malt-forward flavor

Drinkers who enjoy notes of coffee, caramel or chocolate, or toasted malt, should explore non-alcoholic dark brews.

These styles can be especially satisfying with hearty foods, cool weather and slower sipping occasions. Our All Out and Stump Jump are great places to start. 

For something fruit-forward

Radlers, sours and cocktail-inspired non-alcoholic beverages can bring tartness and fruit aromas into the mix.

They are approachable choices for warm weather, outdoor gatherings or anyone who does not usually gravitate toward traditional beer flavors. Check out our cocktail-inspired brews. 

Four signs of a great craft non-alcoholic beer

1. It tastes balanced

No single ingredient should feel disconnected from the rest of the brew. Sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and malt character should work together.

2. It has a satisfying finish

The flavor should not disappear immediately or leave behind an overly sweet, wort-like aftertaste.

3. It fits its stated style

A hazy IPA should be aromatic and hop-forward. A light brew should be crisp and refreshing. A dark brew should deliver a recognizable roasted character.

4. You want another one

Technical quality matters, but enjoyment is the real test. The best choice is the one that fits your taste and the occasion.

Finding your favorite

The easiest way to understand craft non-alcoholic beer is to taste across styles.

Try something hop-forward, something light, something malt-forward and something fruit-inspired. Notice which aromas, textures and finishes appeal to you most.

You may discover that you don’t have one favorite. That kind of choice is exactly the point.

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