Non-alcoholic beers have come a long way in recent years, and one style that has seen a particularly impressive rise in quality is the non-alcoholic stout.
These full-bodied beers offer the rich, smooth flavor and robust aroma that you would expect from a traditional, leaded stout, but with none of the alcohol content.
Whether you’re looking to take it easy on a weeknight or you’re a designated driver for the evening, these non-alcoholic stouts are the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy a delicious beer without the buzz.
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the top 8 non-alcoholic stouts available in the United States.
S’mores Dark Brew by Untitled Art
Untitled Art Brewing is a craft brewery based in Waunakee, Wisconsin. They are known for their innovative beers and unique flavors. The brewery is known for its barrel-aged beers, sour beers, hazy IPAs, and of course, non-alcoholic beers.
The S’mores Dark Brew looks jet black getting poured out of the can. It has a familiar chocolatey, marshmallowy taste that you only experience out in the wilderness around a campfire.
ABV: <0.5%
Calories: 100
Dave’s American Dark Malt by Athletic Brewing
Athletic Brewing is a craft brewery based in Stratford, Connecticut that specializes in non-alcoholic beers. They have a wide range of brews that includes IPA, golden, and stout styles. Their mission is to create great-tasting, high-quality non-alcoholic beers that are suitable for an active lifestyle.
Named after one of their brewmasters, Dave’s American Dark Malt is a very dark brown, malty stout. Some people online have described a chocolatey or even caramel sweet hint with each sip.
ABV: <0.5%
Calories: 110
Peanut Butter Dark by Bravus Brewing
Bravus Brewing is a craft brewery based in Orange County, California that specializes in non-alcoholic beers also. They are the first craft brewery to have a 100% focus on non-alcoholic beers in North America. They also have a popular line of low-calorie beers that are gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
Bravus’ Peanut Butter Dark has a strong peanut butter taste for the peanut butter lovers out there. Along with the taste, the smell is just as potent. Hints of hazelnut and roasted malt carry through with each foamy na beer glass.
ABV: <0.5%
Calories: 110
Heaven & Heat by BrewDog
BrewDog is a Scottish craft brewery and pub chain founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie. They are known for their flagship beer, Punk IPA, and their commitment to using high-quality, ethically-sourced ingredients.
The company has grown rapidly and now operates in over 60 countries, making it one of the largest independent craft breweries in the world. They recently rolled out a new line of brews titled AF (alcohol-free).
Heaven & Heat is a new non-alcoholic stout produced in partnership with South Bend, Indiana-based, Violet Sky American Craft Chocolate.
This brew is one of the most unique on this list as there is some real spice (cinnamon and chili) in the flavor.
ABV: <0.5%
Calories: 40
Grüvi Stout by Grüvi
Grüvi Brewing is a craft brewery based in Seattle, Washington that brews a variety of non-alcoholic beers, including a lager, a pilsner, and this incredible stout. They are brewed with natural ingredients and free from preservatives, gluten, and calories. They also have a line of low-calorie beers that are gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
Gruvi Stout tastes like an explosion of nuttiness and honey. It feels thick and rich in texture like a true alcoholic stout on tap in Dublin. Gruvi Stout is gluten-free and vegan for NA drinkers with dietary restrictions.
ABV: <0.5%
Calories: 45
First Ride by Athletic Brewing
Athletic Brewing, the only brewery with two non-alcoholic stouts on our list, use all-natural ingredients and are free of any artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
The brewery uses a proprietary process to remove the alcohol while preserving the taste, aroma, and mouthfeel of traditional beer. They also try to use sustainable and eco-friendly practices in their packaging and processes.
First Ride, a non-alcoholic stout, with a slight dark coffee roast and nuttiness flavor is another incredible brew by Athletic. This beer is also jet black and smells like a Starbucks shop when you crack the can open. We can’t wait to see what else Athletic has in store for us.
ABV: <0.5%
Calories: 100
Cosmos NA Peanut Butter Milk Dark by Atmos Brewing
Atmos Brewing is a craft brewery located in Hailey, Idaho. They specialize in a wide range of beer styles, including IPAs, stouts, and sours. They have a taproom where customers can sample and purchase their beers.
Cosmos NA Peanut Butter Milk Dark has a rich and creamy peanut butter flavor with a subtle hint of dark chocolate. The body is smooth and creamy with a slight sweetness that balances out the roasted malt notes. The peanut butter flavor is prominent, and it creates a unique experience for the drinkers.
ABV: <0.5%
Calories: ???
Guinness 0.0 by Guinness
Guinness is a historic Irish brewery that was founded in 1759. It is known for its classic dry stout, which is characterized by its dark color, creamy head, and unique flavor. The brewery is now owned by Diageo, a multinational alcoholic beverage company.
Guinness 0.0 is a non-alcoholic beer that is brewed by the legendary brewery. The beer has a similar dark color, creamy head, and the famous creamy texture of regular Guinness beer. With 0.0% alcohol, the beer is lacking some of the distinct flavors that regular Guinness beer has, mainly the roasted malt and coffee notes. The taste of Guinness 0.0 is closer to a creamy malt beverage with a hint of dark chocolate.
ABV: <0.5%
Calories: 57
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