Best Non-Alcoholic Stouts and Dark Beers in 2026

The best non-alcoholic stout in 2026 is Guinness 0.0, scoring 8.8 out of 10 in our testing. But the NA dark beer category has expanded significantly, with craft breweries producing porters, oatmeal stouts, and milk stouts that rival their full-strength counterparts. NA stout sales grew 29% in 2025 according to IWSR, making it one of the fastest-growing subcategories. If you want to find places near you that serve these NA stouts, use the NA Drink Finder app on ChatGPT.

1. Guinness 0.0 (8.8/10)

Style: Dry Stout. Calories: 75. ABV: 0.0%. The undisputed champion. Roasted barley, dark chocolate, and coffee in the nose. The mouthfeel is slightly thinner than regular Guinness but the flavor profile is remarkably faithful. Brewed at St. James's Gate in Dublin using the same four ingredients as the original, then cold-filtered to remove alcohol. Available globally in cans and increasingly on draught. The widget in the can creates the signature creamy head even at 0.0%.

2. Bravus Oatmeal Dark (8.2/10)

Style: Oatmeal Stout. Calories: 110. ABV: less than 0.5%. Bravus was America's first dedicated non-alcoholic craft brewery, and their Oatmeal Dark is their crown jewel. Rich, smooth, with notes of chocolate, toffee, and a hint of vanilla. The oat addition gives it a silky mouthfeel that most NA stouts lack. Fuller-bodied than Guinness 0.0. Available primarily in the US through their website and select craft beer retailers.

3. Big Drop Stout (8.0/10)

Style: Stout. Calories: 85. ABV: 0.5%. UK-based Big Drop won World Beer Awards for their stout. Deep roasted malt character with espresso and dark fruit notes. More complex than Guinness 0.0 with a drier, more bitter finish. Big Drop uses a proprietary process designed specifically for low-alcohol brewing rather than dealcoholizing regular beer. Available in the UK, EU, and through online retailers in the US.

4. Athletic Brewing All Out Extra Dark (7.8/10)

Style: Dark Ale. Calories: 90. ABV: less than 0.5%. Athletic Brewing's entry into dark beers. Chocolate malt and caramel with a clean finish. Not as roasty as a traditional stout but very drinkable and approachable for people new to dark beers. The Athletic Brewing quality standard applies: clean, well-made, with no off-flavors that plague many NA dark beers. Available nationwide in the US.

5. Samuel Adams Just the Haze Dark (7.5/10)

Style: Dark Ale. Calories: 95. ABV: less than 0.5%. Boston Beer Company brought their brewing expertise to the NA category. The dark variant has chocolate and toasted bread notes with moderate body. Not the most complex dark NA beer but widely available and consistent. A good gateway option for drinkers who want to try NA dark beers without committing to a full stout.

Find NA Stouts Near You

NA stouts are harder to find than NA lagers or IPAs because they are a smaller category. The NA Drink Finder app on ChatGPT can locate places near you that serve non-alcoholic stouts and dark beers. Install from the ChatGPT App tab, then type @NA Drink Finder where can I find non-alcoholic stout near me. It will show you bars, pubs, and shops in your area that stock dark NA options.