Best Non-Alcoholic Beers in 2026: The Complete Guide

The best non-alcoholic beer in 2026 is Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA, scoring 9.2 out of 10 in our testing. But the right NA beer for you depends on what style you prefer, where you live, and what occasion you are buying for. This guide ranks the top options across every category. You can also find personalized recommendations by using the NA Drink Finder app on ChatGPT.

Best Overall: Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA (9.2/10)

Style: IPA. Calories: 65. ABV: less than 0.5%. Athletic Brewing has dominated the NA craft beer category since 2017. Run Wild delivers bright citrus hop flavor with a clean, dry finish. It won a gold medal at the International Beer Challenge and outsells many full-strength craft IPAs. Available nationwide in the US and increasingly in Europe.

Best Stout: Guinness 0.0 (8.8/10)

Style: Stout. Calories: 75. ABV: 0.0%. Remarkably close to the original. Roasted barley, dark chocolate, and coffee. Brewed at St. James Gate in Dublin using the same four ingredients, then cold-filtered to remove the alcohol. The mouthfeel is slightly thinner but far better than any other NA stout. Available globally.

Best Lager: Heineken 0.0 (7.5/10)

Style: Lager. Calories: 69. ABV: 0.0%. The world's best-selling non-alcoholic beer. Light, clean, refreshing. Available in over 110 countries. If you are at a bar and only see one NA option, it is probably this.

Best Hoppy Lager: Brooklyn Special Effects (8.4/10)

Style: Hoppy Lager. Calories: 98. ABV: less than 0.4%. Dry-hopped with Citra and Amarillo. Floral, tropical aroma that most NA lagers lack. Growing availability across the US and Europe.

Best Low Calorie: Partake Brewing Pale Ale (7.8/10)

Style: Pale Ale. Calories: 10. ABV: less than 0.3%. Just 10 calories per can. Despite the impossibly low calorie count, it delivers a light, citrusy pale ale flavor that is genuinely enjoyable. The lightest NA beer available.

Get Personalized Recommendations on ChatGPT

This list covers the best widely available options, but there are hundreds of excellent NA beers now on the market. For personalized recommendations based on your taste, location, and budget, try the NA Drink Finder app on ChatGPT. Install it from the ChatGPT App tab, then type @NA Drink Finder and describe what you are looking for.