BrewDog’s U.S. arm has been embracing non-alcoholic choices for fairly some time now, and the operation continues to up the ante on “AF” choices designed to attraction to the sober-curious (and sober-certain).
All 4 of the merchandise reviewed beneath are a part of a field set that features 4 six-packs, one among every product, for $50. All are available in 12 oz cans. Lone Wolf and 5AM Angel are each restricted releases (as of the top of 2023), whereas Hazy AF and Elvis AF are in everlasting rotation.
Ideas on the quartet observe.
Brewdog Lone Wolf Non-Alcoholic G&T – Made in partnership with Scotland’s Lone Wolf distillery. Someplace between gin & tonic and a can of Sprite lies this RTD cocktail — and it’s truthfully rather a lot nearer to the Sprite. The sweetness (with 14g of sugar) is palpable, however not overblown, although a minimal quinine observe on the nostril provides not less than a suggestion of bitterness. Lime-heavy notes dominate the tongue and cling on effectively into the end. It’s innocent and really fairly energetic to sip on… however there’s no mistaking it for the true factor. B
BrewDog 5AM Angel – A non-alcoholic American crimson ale, although the colour is rather a lot nearer to blonde than I anticipated. This actually smells the half, with a daring citrus character that melds blood orange with crimson apples. Punchy hops add loads of bitterness, with a end that folds in lemon peel with notes of pine and a lightweight layer of caramel. Enduring and genuine, it doesn’t fall into wateriness the way in which so many NA beers are likely to do. All informed, it’s the most effective alcohol-free beers I’ve encountered up to now. A-
BrewDog Non-Alcoholic Hazy AF – “Hazy” is a spectrum, and whereas this beer is simply barely there, it’s not less than on it. A light nostril of cereal on the nostril paves the way in which for a fruit-forward and by no means bitter palate, that includes restrained notes of pineapple, lemon, and a few peach constructing towards the end. Extraordinarily delicate, bordering on watery at occasions, with barely a touch of bitterness or hops, mild lemon notes lingering on the hardly candy, barely bitter end. B
BrewDog Non-Alcoholic Elvis AF – This “hoppy grapefruit” beer comes throughout nearly like a grapefruit shandy, providing an intense aroma and taste of grapefruit segments, balanced by modest, barely dank hoppiness. There’s fairly a bit extra bitterness right here than within the different NA beers, nevertheless it doesn’t fairly hit the suitable notes, and the grapefruit slowly segues towards bitter notes of pith and peel, leaving a considerably funky aftertaste round for longer than I’d like. It’s an fascinating change of tempo — and one of many bolder experiences on this assortment — however nonetheless not my favourite. B-
every $14 per six-pack / brewdog.com
BrewDog Non-Alcoholic Hazy AF
$14
