Best Alcohol-Free Beer for a BBQ — Crowd Pleasers
Our expert guide to best alcohol-free beer for a bbq crowd pleasers. We have tasted, rated and ranked so you do not have to.
There are few better settings for a cold beer than a summer BBQ. The char of the grill, the warmth of the sun, good company — and increasingly, great alcohol-free beer that holds its own alongside whatever is coming off the coals.
Here are the best NA beers for your next BBQ.
What works at a BBQ?
BBQ food is bold — charred meat, smoky flavours, rich sauces. You want beers that are refreshing enough to drink in the sun but flavourful enough to stand up to the food. Lagers are always a safe choice. Pale ales and IPAs work brilliantly with grilled chicken and burgers. If you are doing smoked or slow-cooked meat, a stout or dark ale can be a surprisingly great match.
Our top picks for a BBQ
Jump Ship Yardarm Lager
Jump Ship Brewing · 0.5% · 45 cal
Session-friendly, crisp and very refreshing — exactly what you want in hand at a BBQ. Yardarm is gluten-free too, which makes it a great inclusive option for guests with dietary requirements.
Buy from Dry Drinker →Beavertown Lazer Crush
Beavertown · 0.3% · 37 cal
At just 37 calories, Lazer Crush is the ideal BBQ IPA — light enough to drink several of, hoppy enough to complement grilled food. The tropical citrus character works beautifully with chicken and fish.
Buy from Dry Drinker →Drop Bear Yuzu Pale Ale
Drop Bear Beer Co · 0.5% · 52 cal
The zesty yuzu character makes this a fantastic summer BBQ beer. Bright, refreshing and distinctive — it works particularly well with fish, prawns and lighter grilled dishes.
Buy from Dry Drinker →Lucky Saint Superior Lemon Lager
Lucky Saint · 0.5% · 48 cal
Lucky Saint\`s lemon lager is one of the most refreshing drinks in the NA category on a hot day. Natural lemon character alongside a clean lager base — perfect with grilled fish or chicken.
Buy from Dry Drinker →Drop Bear Bonfire Stout
Drop Bear Beer Co · 0.5% · 60 cal
For the smoked and slow-cooked meat crowd, Drop Bear\`s Bonfire Stout is a revelation at a BBQ. Smoky, roasty and rich — it mirrors the flavours of the grill in the best possible way.
Buy from Dry Drinker →The verdict
For a crowd-pleasing BBQ selection, stock up on Jump Ship Yardarm and Beavertown Lazer Crush for the lager and IPA drinkers. Add a few Drop Bear Yuzu Pale Ales for something more interesting, and if you are doing smoked meat, the Bonfire Stout is a genuine talking point.
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