Craving a crisp, cold bottle of beer but worried about getting tipsy? Non-alcoholic beers are here for rescue! With zero per cent alcohol, these beverage brands offer delightful non-alcoholic beers and that too in delicious flavors. No more compromising on health to enjoy the taste of beer – here are 5 non-alcoholic beers to try in India.
Launched in 2017, Heineken’s zero-alcohol beer took over the world in no time. While Heineken has a reputation of offering high-quality beer, the brand is now also a leader when it comes to zero-alcohol beer. The brew contains 0.0% liquor ale lager and contains fruity notes and a delicate malty body. Along with that, the non-alcoholic beer also packs a diminished level of regular sugar and blended malt – promising decadent, rich beer in every sip.
Price: Starting INR 120 in Mumbai for a 330 ml can
How can you not talk about non-alcoholic beers in India without mentioning Coolberg? With its range of delicious flavors and mass appeal in most tier 1 and tier 2 cities, Coolberg has definitely struck a chord with a young audience – the kind of audience that’s too keen on trying ‘alcohol’ but without actually trying alcohol. The brand was started by a husband-wife duo in 2016 and the concept took off unlike anything else. With flavors like strawberry, raspberry, mint, peach, and ginger, you are assured of delicious, fruit-forward flavors for those who don’t prefer their beer with a bitter, hoppy taste.
Price: Starting INR 99 in Mumbai for a 330 ml can
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Budweiser reminds many of us of bottles of amber-hued beer that can take a party from ‘boring’ to ‘amazing’! The brew is brewed with the same signature ingredients as the iconic Budweiser beer minus the alcohol! The drink is refreshing when consumed chilled or mixed in plenty of beer mocktails. So, if you’re craving for a bottle of Budweiser without getting the effects of booze, Budweiser 0.0 is the right choice for you!
Price: INR 90 for 330 ml can
This 100% non-alcoholic beer boasts of an exceptional brewing process with a clear and unmistakable character of beer. The natural sweetness of the grain balances well with the bitter tones of the beer. Plus, with a clear hoppy flavor and water from Bavaria’s own spring, Bavaria offers a full-bodied, flavorful beer without the alcohol content. Have it chilled on a hot summer day or serve it at a party full of teetotalers – we bet it would be quite fun even without the alcohol!
Price: INR 90 for 330 ml can
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Why must teetotalers miss out on all the fun? With this motto in mind, Three Sisters offers zero-alcohol beer made with exceptional quality ingredients. It not only offers zero-alcohol beer in delicious flavors like ginger, cranberry, and cranberry but also offers takes on nostalgic Indian drinks like Jeera Soda and Kala Khatta. With plenty of cocktail mixers as well under its roster, you can concoct a variety of zero-alcohol beverages when alcohol doesn’t feel that appealing.
Price: INR 99 for 330 ml can
Here we’ve rounded up 5 non-alcoholic beers to try in India. From the decadent flavors offered by Three Sisters to the classic Heineken 0.0, these beers are perfect for sultry summer days, brunch with your gals, or just about any other occasion. Beer just became way more approachable and fun thanks to the rise of non-alcoholic beers, so which one are you keen on trying?
