As we know, non-alcoholic and low ABV beverages are trending in the world right now. Millennials and Gen Z are cutting back on hard alcohol, increasing a demand for low and non-alcoholic beverages. To meet this gap in the market, beer companies are introducing non-alcoholic beers that taste similar to their alcoholic signature brews. These beers have to be bottled at less than 0.5% ABV to be considered non-alcoholic.
1. Heineken 0.0
Heineken introduced a non-alcoholic beer recently to tap into the low and zero ABV beverage market in India. A perfectly balanced beer with a soft malty body and refreshing fruity notes, Heineken is offering an excellent option to teetotallers. The beer is priced at around INR 80 in the country.
2. Budweiser 0.0
Non-alcoholic Budweiser beer was launched around the same time as Heineken’s non-alcoholic beer in India. Budweiser 0.0 is perfect for the beer label’s loyal consumer-base as it tastes extremely similar to the alcoholic variation. Priced at around INR 90 in the country, you can purchase it online or from an alcohol retail outlet.
3. Gunsberg Ginger Beer
Gunsberg Ginger Beer is a carbonated non-alcoholic beer that offers a bold spicy ginger flavour. It is brewed from pure cane sugar and is bottled with unfiltered ginger pieces that float in the beverage. You can purchase a bottle at a price of around INR 90.
4. CoolBerg
CoolBerg is an Indian non-alcoholic beer brand that was launched in 2016. It is brewed from a hops and malt base, and tastes quite like the beers available in the market. The label offers 7 flavours currently, consisting of malt, cranberry, ginger, mint, strawberry, peach and java malt. A bottle of CoolBerg is priced at around INR 110.
5. Bavaria Original 0.0
Bavaria offers non-alcoholic beers in its original form as well as in different flavours like mango and strawberry. Priced slightly higher than other non-alcoholic beers in India, Bavaria enjoys a loyal consumer-base on account of its strong flavour profile and beer-like body. A pack of 24 cans is available at a price of around INR 2200.
Gone are the days when you would have to sit down with a cola at a social gathering. Bring some non-alcoholic beers with you and have a great time at parties. Cheers!
