Does non alcoholic beer have alcohol?

Yes — but only a tiny amount.

In the U.S., “non-alcoholic” means a brew contains less than 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). That’s the legal standard across most non-alcoholic beers, including ours. Some brands make 0.0% options, but many craft non-alcoholic brews fall under that 0.5% threshold. We understand many customers have reasons to avoid alcohol, even small amounts. In our experience, however, we find that the processes involved in reducing alcohol to 0.0% significantly impact the flavor profile of the brew, and therefore the drinking experience.

To put that in perspective, small trace amounts of alcohol naturally occur in everyday foods and drinks like:

  • Ripe bananas
  • Orange juice
  • Sourdough bread
  • Kombucha
  • Yogurt

In other words, the level is extremely low and not enough to produce intoxicating effects.

So yes, non-alcoholic beer can contain a trace amount of alcohol — but it’s well below the legal limit and designed to deliver flavor without the buzz.