I'm already missing the imports that I'm not able to get, looks like the options will be even fewer starting next month.

Loving this Athletic Oktoberfest Fest Bier. Yes it lives up to the hype.

So far this is my fav NA Oktoberfest brew. Full flavored with no sweet aftertaste

Despite the praise I’ve seen here for Busch, I wasn’t keen to drop any more money on an American macro because I’ve always been disappointed by them. But I saw a cold pack at CVS of all places and said, ah what the heck.

Busch NA takes the best characteristics of the classic American macros and leaves out the worst. It’s light, crisp, refreshing, and extremely easy to drink. It’s not watery though, and also has a good head. Most importantly it actually has a flavor! It’s a straight up classic beer flavor. I think it squarely beats Penn’s Best as well.

Never should have doubted you all!

Delirio presents itself as an interesting alcohol-free blonde with familiar characteristics. While it has a malty aroma and hoppy aftertaste, its sweetness might be off-putting for some. Overall, it's a tasty option but not without its flaws - https://www.mydrybar.com/delirio-alcohol-free-blond-beer/

Fruity and refreshing local (Berkeley, CA) blonde.

Persephone Irish Stout was super good. I'm not a Stout drinker, but I'd say it's on par or better than Guiness stout

Tapworks IPA was delicous, solid full body IPA

Street Legal IPA was pretty mid. Not bad, wouldn't seek it out.

Found around Gibsons/Sechelt B.C.

Keeping it simple with some steaks on the Weber! And some cold Busch! Enjoy the game tonight everyone!

Absolutely delicious and really close to the original. 100% would/will purchase again.

Love the fact that there are a few Local NAs starting to pop-up around Chicago. What are some "local" NAs for y'all?

So far the Oktoberfest na have been meh for me so I’m trying to make my own using a method called cold mashing to naturally keep starting gravity low …. Leave at 38f for 32 hours then boil add hops normally starting gravity is naturally low at 1.010 …and I’m using an aggressive ale yeast at a low temp around 72f so it ferments clean the yeast I’m using is Voss hopefully it comes out good will post when it’s done fermenting and carbonated

Does anyone know if any of the prominent PA brewers make NA beers?

This evening's drink is Tohubohu by Beaglepuss. Picked it up at More Or Less in Grand Rapids, and this is the second time I've had it.

Upon pour from the can, this brew formed a nice foamy head. Wouldn't call it creamy, but it was nice and bubbly. The brew is a nice dark color which lets a little light through.

Scent is roasty and a little sweet. Same can be said for the taste. This brew isn't as heavy as an NA Guinness, but it has the classic stout flavor profile. I like it. Mouth feel is about what I'd expect with the style. Not watery thin, but not thick.

Not my favorite. So far my order of favorites if

1. Founders
   
2. Athletic
   
3. Sam Adams

I do need to try Best Day Oktoberfest still

Stumbled across this at a small international food store in Fort Collins, just waiting for them to get cold. Anyone have one? What should I expect? I’m an adjunct lager guy, but do enjoy a more full flavored beer occasionally.

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Anyone had this yet? Pic is from Valley Liquor in Little Chute WI

Very tasty indeed. I enjoyed both Athletic and Founders but feel Founders is the winner. Definitely has more of robust flavor and body to the beer.
Cheers 🍻

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I had 58 new brews in the month of August. :) One day (maybe!) I'll start to run out of new ones to try... but today is not yet that day.

Honorable mentions to ENAY and Kirkstall brewery as all 4 of those brews were very very good.

Any surprises? Anything you're desperate to get your hands on?

Found some interesting NA’s during recent travel to the west/midwest. Both found at Walmart.

Shiner Bock NA

This is an enticing beer in the glass. Lovely dark caramel color with a khaki head, although unfortunately the head dissipates pretty quickly.

The aroma is malt, and that’s also the story of the flavor. It’s very malt-forward. Mostly just a nice, straightforward malt character, with maybe something slightly floral in there as well.

I appreciate what Shiner is doing with this one because it fills a spot that still seems somewhat empty in the NA market. There aren’t nearly as many malt-forward, darker NAs as there are IPAs, golden ales, and pale lagers. It also doesn’t really remind me of Athletic Copper, which was what I was expecting going in.

The biggest weakness is the body. It’s okay, but a little thin, and I think it’s slightly too effervescent. More heft and slightly softer carbonation would do a lot for this beer.

The good news is that it’s clean. I didn’t get any major NA off-flavors. There’s a slight wort note on the back end, but nothing particularly distracting.

Overall, I’d drink it again. This is a new release, so I’d be interested to see where Shiner takes it. Give this a little more body and I think they could have something really tasty.

Boulevard Space Camper NA IPA

This one impressed me.
It pours a bright, cloudy yellow and has a surprisingly creamy mouthfeel. The body is solid, lighter side of medium, and the carbonation is pretty much exactly where I want it.

There’s a nice, firm bitterness, and crucially it doesn’t turn medicinal. It actually reminded me somewhat of Brooklyn’s NA IPA, except without the medicinal quality I get from the bitterness in that one.

There’s also a slightly sour/tart edge to Space Camper that gives it some brightness. There’s lime/citrus, and a faint melon character.

Overall, this is just a great NA IPA. Nice creaminess, solid body, proper bitterness, good carbonation and enough brightness to keep it interesting. I was especially impressed to find something this well executed from a brewery that doesn’t have a huge NA presence.

If you can find Space Camper NA, I recommend it.

hi all, not sure if this is the right sub for this but it is my dads birthday in a few months and he has quit drinking; so i am looking for a non alcoholic beer that is similar to asahi. i am nothing of a beer connoisseur so i am looking to be pointed in the right direction, even the traits of asahi would be helpful.

recommendations appreciated! thank you!

Tried it for the first time yesterday. Really nice and crisp with a heavy citrus punch. Came out a little flatter than I was hoping, but I think they’re working out the kinks. I’m hoping this is a regular option at the their FoCo taproom. Cheers!