Zero, Low Alcohol

Bitburger Premium Pils 0%

Pilsner

Yes, zero alcohol, taste equivalent to a number of the mass-produced Lion/Carlton beers (ho-hum) but ideal for hot sunny days when you’re the designated driver

Sep 18-Mar 19

Carlton Zero 0%

Lager

Tastes very similar to a Carlton Draught. Not my preference but a great choice if it has to be zero alcohol

Jul-Dec 2020

Devilbend Farm I Can’t Believe It’s Not Lager Non-Alcoholic 0.5%

Lager

Crisp like a lager, strong malt flavour and hoppy. As good as any non-alcoholic beer out there

Tasted Nov 23-Apr 24

Heaps Normal Quiet XPA <0.5%

XPA

Excellent zero alcohol drop. Tropical fruit, touch of malt, mid-bitterness. Full beer flavour - clever

Tasted Jan-Feb 2022

Heineken 0.0 Beer

Lager

Quite similar to an alcoholic Heineken, a reasonable lager that stands on its own despite it also being zero alcohol. Mighty fine achievement

Tasted Nov 19-Jun 20

Molly Rose Radler Lime & Jalapeño Lager 2.8%

Lager

Lime upfront, ginger and a spicy heat that lingers at the back. Clean and fresh and an excellent light beer alternative.

Jul-Aug 2022

Molly Rose Radler Very Mandarin Lager 2.8%

Lager

The warning on the side of the can gives a clue ‘Contains mandarin’. That’s about it for this lager, although it’s refreshing and a good summer outdoors option

Jul-Aug 2022

Pirate Life Point Nine Ale 0.9%

Ale

Very low alcohol, low-mid bitterness, lemon, un-ripe peach, but, overall, not quite satisfying. Taste is very similar to Athletic Brewing’s Run Wild 0.5% IPA. Prefer Heineken 0.0 or Carlton Zero, although different styles, to these.

Oct-Dec 2021

Pirate Life Point Nine Ale 0.9%

Ale

A low alcohol beverage that just misses the mark. Dry, wheaty, not much body, hot ginger, bitterness out of balance. Reviewed previously and am a bit more sympathetic to it this time

Jul-Aug 2022