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Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Growing. So Are Questions About Its Safety.

VinePair

If you’re like most drinkers, you’re likely starting to see a lot more non-alcoholic beer around. Last fall, The Wall Street Journal reported a jump of 32 percent in sales of non-alcoholic beer from a year earlier and an average of 31 percent growth over the previous four years, citing data from NielsenIQ.

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What’s the pull for non-alcoholic draught beer?

Just Drinks

Getting more non-alcoholic beer on draught is seen as key to the market’s growth but quality and flavour remain concerns.

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The 22 Best Non-Alcoholic Beers for 2024

VinePair

craft beer production has more or less plateaued in recent years, the NA market continues to explode. According to Global Market Insights , the NA beer market was valued at over $22 billion in 2022, and is expected to nearly double over the next 10 years. Although U.S. Let’s just say we’ve come a long way from O’Doul’s.

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Taste Test: Nonalcoholic Beer

Imbibe Magazine

It wasn’t long ago when nonalcoholic beer options in the U.S. In fact, the fast-growing category of nonalcoholic beer now includes NA alternatives in most beer styles. Note: If a beer contains less than 0.5 percent ABV, it’s not “alcohol-free” but is defined as “nonalcoholic” by the FDA.) left much to be desired.

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Is it Safe To Drink Alcohol During A Heat Wave?

PubClub

Whenever there is a heat wave, the National Weather Service puts out a statement to the press warning people not to drink alcohol. But is it really not safe to drink alcohol during a heat wave? A cold beer on a hot day can be refreshing. Drinking a cold beer on a hot day is one of life’s simple pleasures.

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Taste Test: Nonalcoholic Beer

Imbibe Magazine

It wasn’t long ago when nonalcoholic beer options in the U.S. In fact, the fast-growing category of nonalcoholic beer now includes NA alternatives in most beer styles. Note: If a beer contains less than 0.5 percent ABV, it’s not “alcohol-free” but is defined as “nonalcoholic” by the FDA.) left much to be desired.

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Taplines: How Non-Alcoholic Beer Got Cool

VinePair

The story of non-alcoholic (NA) beer in America actually begins with Prohibition. While some breweries repurposed their refrigeration units and pivoted into the dairy business, many others turned to “near beer” — brews containing 0.5 percent alcohol or less — to stay afloat. The pioneers of this movement?

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