Athletic Brewing, Connecticut (USA)
Athletic Brewing has exceeded several records in the brewing industry. Firstly, it is an award-winning brand garnishing more than twenty-five Gold Medal Beer Awards, and secondly, according to Nielsen ratings, Athletic is considered the #1 Selling Craft NA Beer brand in the world. AND lastly, they have the world’s largest NA Brewery, at 150,000 sq. ft., based in Milford, CT (USA). Their motto claims they are “Pioneering a Craft Brew Revolution.”
Using an innovative, proprietary method of brewing NA beer, they carry a set of “Nonnies” with malts and hops that do not compromise taste — from non-alcoholic goldens and IPAs to darks and sours. A favorite of this brand is the Run Wild IPA, which is full of sweet malts, intense citrus flavored hops, and a subtle hint of pine, to add a range of flavors. As a Gold-Medal winner, you know this craft beer is going to quench your thirst, without compromising taste.
Heineken, Zoeterwoude, Netherlands
Another major International brewery known for delicious beer has joined the NA revolution to create Heineken 0.0, a perfect match to the Heineken lager popular throughout the world. The Heineken 0.0 pours a beautiful clear golden amber and thick foamy head, just like the original Heineken. according to one well-known NA critic, Chrystabelle, at oneclubsober.com. “Honestly, I can’t tell the difference between the Heineken 0.0 and the original Heineken if they were placed side by side,” stated the expert. She goes on to say that the taste is somewhat sharp at first, but gets lighter and more balanced the with each sip, “The hop bitterness is medium and lingering.” You can find Heineken 0.0 at grocery stores and some NA Liquor Stores, and it is served at bars and tap rooms throughout the world. A 33cl bottle has only 69 calories, and no sugar.
Brewdog, Ellon, Scotland
Inside of a state-of-the-art craft brewery, Brewdog re-engineered the brewing process to deliver all of the flavors of alcoholic craft beers without the alcohol. In Scotland, they are exploring the possibilities to redefine wild and sour beers with alternative fermentation. In Columbus, Ohio (USA), the Doghouse features a taproom, a first-of-its-kind craft beer hotel, and state-of-the-art brewery, to provide inspirational craft beers.
While they have these craft breweries and tap rooms all around the world, including Berlin, Germany, in Las Vegas, NV (USA), they built an on-site rooftop bar, including two floors of a craft beer paradise. and a rotating line-up of top American guest breweries to boot! Founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, Brewdog is brewing up steam in the field of NA craft beers like no other rival!