The Best Places To Buy Low Alcohol Beer

There are many options available for purchasing low-alcohol beer. Some online retailers include ProofNoMore, Total Wine & More, The Fuss Club, and Athletic Brewing Co. In-store, low-alcohol beer can be purchased at retailers such as Total Wine & More and BERO.

Online stores selling low alcohol beer

There are several online stores that sell low-alcohol beer.

ProofNoMore

ProofNoMore is a sober superstore that sells non-alcoholic beverages, including beer. The platform offers a wide range of craft NA beers, such as:

• Guinness Non-Alcoholic Stout 0.0
• Heineken 0.0 Alcohol-Free
• Clausthaler Dry Hopped IPA
• Sober Carpenter Non-Alcoholic Blonde Ale Beer
• Woodland Farms Brewery Witty White Non-Alcoholic Beer

Dry Drinker

Dry Drinker is an online store that offers a wide range of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beers. The platform has a variety of options, including:

• Heineken 0.0
• Bitburger Drive Non-Alcoholic Lager
• Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects Low Alcohol Lager
• Beavertown Lazer Crush Low Alcohol IPA
• Big Drop Galactic Milk Low Alcohol Stout

Total Wine & More

Total Wine & More offers a selection of non-alcoholic beers, including:

• Heineken 0.0 Non-Alcoholic
• Stella Artois Liberte Non-Alcoholic
• Guinness Draught Non-Alcoholic
• Budweiser Zero Non-Alcoholic
• Clausthaler Non-Alcoholic Beer

Drink No Low

Drink No Low is an online non-alcoholic bottle shop that offers a curated collection of non-alcoholic wines, spirits, and more. The platform provides free shipping on orders over $65 in the US. While they do not appear to have low-alcohol beer, they do offer non-alcoholic spirits that can be used in cocktails.

Supermarkets selling low alcohol beer

In the United States, low-alcohol beer is often known as "three-two beer" or "3 point 2 brew", containing 3.2% alcohol by weight. As of 2024, supermarkets in Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Utah were only allowed to sell beer with a low alcohol content of 3.2%. In Minnesota, non-alcoholic beer (less than 0.5% ABV) can be purchased by those under the legal drinking age.

In the United Kingdom, low-alcohol beer is defined as beer with an alcohol content of less than 1.15% or 1.2% ethanol by volume. In Sweden, low-alcohol beer comes in different strengths: 2.2%, 2.8%, and 3.5%. Beer below or equal to 2.25% ABV is not legally subject to age restrictions, but some stores voluntarily opt out of selling it to minors.

In New Zealand, a recent law change has improved the rules for displaying low-alcohol beer in supermarkets and grocery stores. Retailers can now choose to place, promote, and advertise low and non-alcoholic beer inside or outside the single alcohol area in their stores.

Some popular low-alcohol beer brands include Früh, Stiegl, Schofferhofer, Heineken 0.0%, Ožujsko Cool, Erdinger Alkoholfrei, and Guinness Zero.

Bars and pubs selling low alcohol beer

Bars and pubs selling low-alcohol beer

Low-alcohol beer, also known as light beer, non-alcoholic beer, small beer, small ale, or near-beer, is becoming increasingly popular. In the UK, 86% of pubs now sell no and low-alcohol beer, reflecting a steady rise in the popularity of non-alcoholic drinks.

London

London has a wide range of bars and pubs serving low-alcohol drinks, including:

• A slick, pocket-sized spot in the City, serving craft beer with an ABV of under 2.1%.
• Tayēr + Elementary, an award-winning neighbourhood bar, which offers an ever-changing non-alcoholic bar menu, often including Seedlip, Everleaf, or Aecorn aperitifs.
• Draft House, a chain of bars serving interesting drinks to non-drinkers and craft beer lovers, including Big Drop's Chocolate Milk Stout (0.5% ABV).
• El Vermut, a cute bar in Nunhead specialising in Spanish vermouth, with drinks at around 15% ABV.
• Hawksmoor Spitalfields Bar, which offers a menu of 'bridging drinks' designed for lighter afternoon drinking.
• Three Sheets, a bar with stripped-back decor and a short, sweet menu, including some low-alcohol options.
• Nightjar, a bar serving low-alcoholic and alcohol-free tipples, such as the Black Velvet 8 cocktail (made with einstock porter, tree spirit nightcap, avua cachaca amburana, and rakomelo spiced mead).
• Pembury Tavern, a Hackney boozer run by craft beer brewery Five Points, which stocks alcohol-free seasonal sodas and low-ABV shandies from Square Root London.
• Nine Lives, a basement bar with a tropical theme, serving 'Lowrider' cocktails made with base tipples like port and prosecco instead of hard liquor.
• Dishoom's Permit Room, inspired by Bombay's Prohibition era, which offers a range of lighter cocktails and alcohol-free sharbat.

Other locations

Outside of London, low-alcohol beer can be found at various bars and pubs, including:

• BrewDog, which has multiple locations and offers a mix pack of low-alcohol beers.
• Jester King, which serves Le Petit Prince, a low-alcohol beer at 2.9% ABV.
• Guinness Zero, which is available at many pubs in the UK and Dublin and tastes similar to regular Guinness.
• Wiehenstephan, which offers an "Alkohol-Frei" beer at 0.05% ABV.
• Erdinger, which has a range of low-alcohol beers available at pubs in the UK and Dublin.

Microbreweries selling low alcohol beer

Microbreweries have been quick to respond to the growing demand for low- and non-alcoholic beers, with some even specialising in these brews. Here are some microbreweries selling low-alcohol beers:

Athletic Brewing Co

Athletic Brewing Co offers a range of non-alcoholic craft beers, including IPAs, blonde ales, and stouts. They have a subscription service called the Athletic Club, which offers unlimited $10.99 brews and other perks for $29 per year. Athletic Brewing Co is based in Milford, Connecticut, and San Diego, California.

Bravus Brewing Company

Bravus Brewing Company, based in Anaheim, California, was North America's first non-alcoholic craft brewery when it opened in 2015. They offer a variety of non-alcoholic beers, including IPAs, stouts, and goses, as well as non-alcoholic wine and spirits. Their beers have tasting notes of hops, malt, fruit, chocolate, coffee, and caramel.

BERO

BERO is a premium, non-alcoholic beer brand created by Tom Holland. They offer three styles of beer: Kingston Golden Pils, Edge Hill Hazy IPA, and Noon Wheat. BERO delivers the taste and experience of a great brew without compromising on quality.

Brooklyn Brewery

Brooklyn Brewery is a well-known craft brewery with a crowd-pleasing lineup that includes non-alcoholic options. Their Special Effects beer is made using a special fermentation method that retains flavour without the alcohol. It has tasting notes of citrus, bread, and hops.

Lagunitas Brewing Company

Lagunitas has been brewing in California for decades and recently added a non-alcoholic IPA (IPNA) to its lineup. The flavour of the IPNA is similar to their regular IPA, with notes of pine, hops, and citrus.

In addition to these microbreweries, there are also many craft breweries that offer low- and non-alcoholic options, such as Good Time Brewing (NYC), Lakefront Brewery (creator of Riverwest NA), and Jester King (creator of Le Petit Prince).

Countries and states where low alcohol beer is sold

Low-alcohol beer, also known as light beer, non-alcoholic beer, small beer, small ale, or near-beer, is widely available in many countries and states. Here is a list of some places where you can find low-alcohol beer:

United States

In the United States, non-alcoholic beers were first promoted during Prohibition. Today, you can find non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beers in most states, with some popular options including Athletic Brewing Co., BEVO, and Budweiser Prohibition Brew. State laws vary, with some states allowing minors to consume or purchase non-alcoholic beer, while others restrict sales to those 21 and older.

United Kingdom

The UK has seen a rise in the popularity of low- and non-alcoholic beers, with brands such as Lucky Saint gaining success in the market. The government has also introduced a lower rate of beer duty for low-strength beers, encouraging more small brewers to create craft beers at lower alcohol levels.

Sweden

In Sweden, low-alcohol beer is available at different percentage levels, ranging from 2.2% to 3.5%. These beers can be purchased in ordinary supermarkets, while normal-strength beers above 3.5% must be bought at state-run liquor stores.

Canada

Canada offers reduced-alcohol beers, typically containing around 2.6% to 4.0% ABV, and extra-light beers with less than 2.5% ABV.

Australia

In Australia, "light beer" refers to any beer with less than 3.5% alcohol. However, regular beers typically have a higher ABV, ranging from 4% to 5%.

Other Countries

Low- and non-alcoholic beers are also available in various other countries, including Iceland, Malaysia, Iran, India, and Spain. The Middle East accounts for a significant portion of worldwide sales, with Islamic scholars permitting consumption as long as large quantities do not lead to intoxication.

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