Very much in vogue in recent years, non-alcoholic beer has not always been unanimously embraced by beer drinkers. For a long time, this type of beer was subject to prejudice regarding its taste.
No alcohol doesn't mean no flavour!
If non-alcoholic beer has suffered from a reputation for being bland, it's because—at one time—that wasn’t entirely false. It’s only in recent years that alcohol-free beer has become more widely available and appreciated.
For a long time, only large industrial beer brands offered non-alcoholic versions of their flagship products. Unfortunately, these beers already tended to lack a rich aromatic profile, and the alcohol-free versions were often even less flavourful. Indeed, many production techniques used to remove alcohol can reduce the beer's flavour, density, and body. The result? A lacklustre tasting experience that leaves drinkers unsatisfied.
Thankfully, recent years have seen craft breweries enter the alcohol-free beer market. With innovations in brewing methods and the creativity of independent brewers, the previously limited non-alcoholic beer segment has expanded dramatically. Today, beer enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of alcohol-free styles—from lagers to stouts and IPAs—beyond just the classic non-alcoholic lager.
Advances in brewing have also made it possible to produce beers with 0% alcohol. These technical improvements have brought real progress in terms of flavour. Today, a non-alcoholic beer can taste nearly identical to its alcoholic counterpart, making it difficult for even the most seasoned drinkers to tell the difference. There's no longer any reason to dismiss alcohol-free beer—although, like with the beer can, changing consumer habits takes time. It may still be a while before non-alcoholic beer becomes mainstream.
Purists may still argue that non-alcoholic beer isn't "real" beer, but this perspective is increasingly outdated. Today, alcohol-free beers have secured a solid place in the product lines of many craft breweries. And if you’re still sceptical, we encourage you to try them for yourself! You can explore our wide selection of non-alcoholic beers online through our website.
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