Guardian Life & Style (US) • Jan. 21, 2026, 7:32 p.m.
It’s the ‘golden age’ of nonalcoholic beer: the 12 best booze-free beers to try in the US
From booze-free IPAs to lagers to stouts, here are our beer expert’s picks for the best-tasting nonalcoholic beers The 13 best nonalcoholic wines in the US Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things It’s the golden age of nonalcoholic beer . Not only are there far more options to choose from than ever, but technological advances in brewing means these booze-free beers taste better and better with every batch.
I find myself reaching for a nonalcoholic beer at happy hour when I know I’ll be driving later. It’s the best of both worlds – I get to keep socializing and get home safely.
Like me, more Americans are dabbling with sobriety and even semi-sobriety. In fact, most people who purchase nonalcoholic versions of beer, wine or spirits reportedly switch between counterparts depending on the situation.
Source: theguardian.com ↗
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