Craft Flavour, Zero Hangover, And My Top Picks From the Channel

The Hopper
Nov 24
3 min read

The alcohol free beer world has exploded over the last few years, and honestly, it’s about time. Whether you’re cutting down, ditching hangovers, doing Sober October, tackling Dry January, managing health conditions, or just want something tasty on a weeknight without the foggy head the next day, the quality in this category has jumped massively.

I used to be firmly in the “if it isn’t alcoholic, it isn’t beer” camp, until I had to seriously cut down my alcohol intake. That shift led to the creation of Alcohol Free Friday on my YouTube channel, and it opened the door to some genuinely impressive non alcoholic beers.

I’ve now reviewed a lot of Alcohol Free beers, and trust me, plenty didn’t make the cut. This post focuses on the good stuff. The beers that actually taste like beer, don’t punish you with aggressive bitterness, and deliver proper craft beer character without the booze.

Below are ten of the best Alcohol Free beers you can buy right now, including a brand new Advent Calendar for 2025. Every link goes directly to Wise Bartender, which is, in my opinion, the best Alcohol Free retailer in the UK. These are affiliate links, so I earn a small commission if you buy something, at no extra cost to you.

Remember to use my code THEHOPPERREVIEWS to save ten percent on your order. It helps keep the channel running, keeps me reviewing more beers, and keeps the chaos flowing.

Let’s get into it.

The Best Alcohol Free Beers to Try in 2025

1. Big Drop Galactic Alcohol Free Milk Stout

Buy it here. Watch the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taLcihaNjGo

A proper dessert stout with chocolate, coffee, and smooth sweetness. Galactic proves you can get big flavour at 0.5 percent without feeling like you’re drinking coloured water.

2. Mash Gang ‘Lesser Evil’ Cherry Chocolate Stout

Buy it here. Watch the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeCgUVKxjys

Mash Gang being Mash Gang. Cherry, chocolate, sweetness, and that classic MG creativity that somehow works every time. A proper treat beer.

3. Moersleutel ‘Motor Oil’ Alcohol Free Stout

Buy it here. Watch the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZucJhYIBnc

This one surprised me. Rich, smoky, deep flavour, and it actually resembles its full strength counterpart. Ideal if you want complexity without the ABV.

4. Below Brew Co ‘Wild Juice Chase’ DDH Pale Ale

Buy it here. Watch the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7wu3UXDHbk

A proper juicy pale ale. Bright, tropical, double dry hopped, and genuinely refreshing. Great for people who want flavour without bitterness.

5. Mash Gang ‘Chug’ Alcohol Free Hazy IPA

Buy it here. Watch the review: Video coming soon (scheduled for Friday 5th December 2025)

Big, hazy, tropical, and soft. This is Mash Gang doing what they do best, and it’s going to be a fan favourite when the video goes live.

6. Below Brew Co and Electric Bear ‘Unruly AF’ Pale Ale

Buy it here. Watch the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL9dp4JU5UI

Soft, fruity, lightly citrusy, and dangerously drinkable. A cracking collaboration that proves AF doesn’t mean boring.

7. Athletic Brewing Co Mixed Pack

Buy it here. Watch the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQeqDydygIQ

Athletic Brewing are one of the biggest names in the AF world, and this mixed pack is the perfect way to explore their style. Great for people who want variety.

8. Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Alcohol Free IPA

Buy it here. Watch the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjoWatCcQT8

A USA craft legend stepping into the AF game and doing a strong job. Bright hops, nice body, and far more flavour than I expected.

9. Bristol Beer Factory ‘Clear Head’ Alcohol Free Beer

Buy it here. Watch the review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D338AVL3aQo

A charity supporting AF beer with a proper flavour profile. Refreshing, balanced, and dependable.

10. New for 2025: Alcohol Free Beer Advent Calendar (FREE Delivery)

Buy it here. This is the standout seasonal pick. A brand new Advent Calendar filled with great AF beers, delivered free. If you want the full December beer lover experience without the booze, this is the easiest recommendation on the list.

Extra Picks and Useful Links

Wise Bartender Discount Code

Use code THEHOPPERREVIEWS for ten percent off your basket at https://www.wisebartender.co.uk

AF Beer Club Monthly Subscription (Delivery Included)

Buy it here. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns01gofp6bI

A monthly surprise box of rotating Alcohol Free beers. The video above features the selection of beers I was sent in October 2025.

Final Thoughts

Alcohol Free beer isn’t a compromise anymore. The best brewers in the UK and beyond are putting real craft into these low ABV recipes, and it shows. Whether you’re grabbing a cosy stout, a hazy pale ale, or diving into a full Advent Calendar, there’s genuine flavour to enjoy without the hangover.

If you want more reviews, check out the Alcohol Free Friday playlist on my YouTube channel, where I upload new 0 percent content every week.

Cheers to the beers.

Hopper out!