Least terrible low/no alcohol beer

Be interested to hear what you think comparing St Peters and Brew Dog. Asked HID and he's never tried the latter...
 
Brew Dog Nanny State is OK - much darker and 'richer' than the rest mentioned. I think my favourite zero alcohol beer is St Peters Without - Tesco sells it - I suggest that as a dark hoppy beer many could not tell it's zero alcohol. And it's much more sensible and clever name than the rather whingingly and not very funny named 'Nanny State'. If they don't like the idea of the new drink drive limit in Scotland then tough - but Scotland has a serious drink problem and they maybe need to be a bit more grown up about the naming of the beer (mini rant over :) )
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Brew Dog Nanny State is OK - much darker and 'richer' than the rest mentioned. I think my favourite zero alcohol beer is St Peters Without - Tesco sells it - I suggest that as a dark hoppy beer many could not tell it's zero alcohol. And it's much more sensible and clever name than the rather whingingly and not very funny named 'Nanny State'. If they don't like the idea of the new drink drive limit in Scotland then tough - but Scotland has a serious drink problem and they maybe need to be a bit more grown up about the naming of the beer (mini rant over :) )
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Pretty stupid rant as you’ve clearly got no idea why they named it Nanny State. It was in response to criticism they received over brewing a high ABV stout called Tokyo. The beer’s been around for years and actually used to be stronger at 1.1% but BrewDog lowered the ABV over the years.
 
Kellfire said:
Pretty stupid rant as you’ve clearly got no idea why they named it Nanny State. It was in response to criticism they received over brewing a high ABV stout called Tokyo. The beer’s been around for years and actually used to be stronger at 1.1% but BrewDog lowered the ABV over the years.
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Never knew the reason behind the name so thanks for that. Does make the rant a bit redundant in the context. Do like the sound of St Peters Without. Know someone that'll love that so I'll put him onto it
 
I'd go soft drink too, all zero alcohol beers are bogging. Fresh orange and lemonade on ice is ok but my normal driving drink is just lime and soda over ice - simple and refreshing.
 
Another vote for soft drinks here, but stick a nice bottle of wine in the fridge before you go out, then get wassocked on it when you get home while listening to some fine music 🎧
 
Why try to find something that taste nice that should never have been invented in the first place? Beer is ALCOHOL ! If you cannot drink alcohol for whatever the reason just drink still orange or coke or whatever. It's like vegetarians making vegi sausages. Sausages are MEAT!
 
Crazyface said:
Why try to find something that taste nice that should never have been invented in the first place? Beer is ALCOHOL ! If you cannot drink alcohol for whatever the reason just drink still orange or coke or whatever. It's like vegetarians making vegi sausages. Sausages are MEAT!
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Blimey. All I was after was a drink that wasn't fruit juice or brown sugary water...

In the end, did nanny state and without. Both acceptable, both more interesting than suggested alternatives. I preferred the hoppiness of the nanny state, but it is bitter enough to be a bit of an acquired taste. The without had a bit too much of a caramel taste for my liking. Both tasted a bit thin and watery. Who'd have thought a little bit of OH would make such a difference to the physical feel of a drink in the mouth?

Did feel good not to be hungover in the morning...
 
Mouthfeel isn’t necessarily about the alcohol it’s about the fermentable and non-fermentable sugars in the beer as well as carbonation and any adjuncts.
 
Kellfire said:
Pretty stupid rant as you’ve clearly got no idea why they named it Nanny State. It was in response to criticism they received over brewing a high ABV stout called Tokyo. The beer’s been around for years and actually used to be stronger at 1.1% but BrewDog lowered the ABV over the years.
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Ok - if that's the case - I withdraw my 'accusation' - but it doesn't come across that way I'm afraid. If you don't know the background you have explained it just sounds like a whinge against the Scottish government's reduced drink-drive limit.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Ok - if that's the case - I withdraw my 'accusation' - but it doesn't come across that way I'm afraid. If you don't know the background you have explained it just sounds like a whinge against the Scottish government's reduced drink-drive limit.
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It really doesn’t unless you make a ridiculous leap.
 
Kellfire said:
Mouthfeel isn’t necessarily about the alcohol it’s about the fermentable and non-fermentable sugars in the beer as well as carbonation and any adjuncts.
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Having just returned from the pub (and drinking proper beer), I'm intrigued by this. I was talking to my mate, poor sod, about the mouthfeel experience, and I reckon it was by far the most significant difference between proper beer and the thin stuff. Tbh, if they got that right, the alcohol or lack of it wouldn't bother me at all.
 
pendodave said:
Having just returned from the pub (and drinking proper beer), I'm intrigued by this. I was talking to my mate, poor sod, about the mouthfeel experience, and I reckon it was by far the most significant difference between proper beer and the thin stuff. Tbh, if they got that right, the alcohol or lack of it wouldn't bother me at all.
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Mouth feel is a massive consideration in the craft beer scene. You could have a beautifully flavoured 12% imperial stout but if it's too thin, people don't get the same pleasure from it. It's fascination business.

A big thing now is brewing pale ales with oats which can give beers a thicker, richer feeling in the mouth. I'm personally a massive fan.
 
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