by Untitled Art Special Effects Grapefruit IPA by Brooklyn Brewery is a nonalcoholic offering that gives a solid nod to both the IPA style and fruity refreshment, but it doesn’t quite hit the mark. While the vibe and ambition are there, the execution leaves a little to be desired. Packaging Brooklyn Brewery’s design game is […]
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by Untitled Art Super Kölsch by Untitled Art stands as a solid nonalcoholic option, balancing its refreshing qualities with a little room for improvement. It might not knock your socks off with its presentation, but its taste and mouthfeel will win you over on a hot day. Packaging Let’s get this out of the way:
by Bauhaus Brew Labs Packaging Standard boring NAH can, but the black and silver stripes add a bit of pizazz. Look Bears some resemblance to a schwarzbier: dark brown and only see-through around the edges of the glass. Some off-white head that dissipates rather quickly. Smell As expected, lots of roasted malt notes with some
by Fair State Brewing If you’re on the hunt for a nonalcoholic beer that doesn’t skimp on the experience, Fair State Brewing’s HyperCold Lager might just hit the spot. Packaging The tallboy can looks great, with wavy orange and gold swirls that catch the eye, hinting at a lively flavor waiting inside. Look Poured into
by Fair State Brewing Hypercold Fruited Sour by Fair State Brewing offers an interesting take on a nonalcoholic sour, but it might not be everybody’s go-to refreshment. Packaging The tall boy showcases wavy pinks and reds that hint at the fruity goodness within. It’s eye-catching but doesn’t pull any surprises. Look Poured into a glass,
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by Partake Brewing Partake’s Blonde beer is a miss. Boring execution, unimaginative, and lots of off flavors. Hard pass. Packaging This is what happens when you put the head brewer in charge of graphic design*. The can is taupe, with the brewery name in gold in what appears to be Times New Roman font. *I’m
by Fred Koch Brewing Penn’s Best NA by Fred Koch Brewing offers a surprisingly drinkable experience for a nonalcoholic beer, especially at the wallet-friendly price of $3.99 per six-pack at Total Wine. It may not win any beauty contests, but it delivers a solid, refreshing lager experience perfect for chill summer vibes. Packaging Now, let’s
by Wooden Ship Brewing Company This Hazy IPA from Wooden Ship Brewing Company is intriguing, but ultimately the apricot and bitter hops don’t balance each other well enough to make this work. Packaging Orange fading to cream and faint tear drop pattern. The brewery name is exceedingly hard to find. And maybe it’s just me,
by Fair State Hyper Cold IPA by Fair State has a lot going for it, but ultimately is done in by the raw wort flavors. Packaging The can’s cool—a tall boy with a green and yellow paint-swirled design that stands out. Look Pours a pleasant deep golden color with a slight opacity. Visually, it hits
by Ted Segers Unleaded Regal Brew by Ted Segers delivers a straightforward nonalcoholic option that mirrors the light beer experience, though it doesn’t exactly push boundaries. Packaging Ted Segers boasts, “the beer made by alcoholics, for alcoholics,” and this cheeky slogan hooked me right away. The can’s design features a rugged mustachioed man—presumably Segers himself—surrounded
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