Best Alcohol-Free Beer for a BBQ — Crowd Pleasers
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.
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Shop MORiSH Chicharrónes →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% · 73 kcal per 330ml
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 The Alcohol Free Co →Beavertown Lazer Crush
Beavertown · 0.3% · 89 kcal per 330ml
At just 0.3%, Lazer Crush is the ideal BBQ IPA — easy enough to drink several of, hoppy enough to complement grilled food. The tropical citrus character works beautifully with chicken and fish.
Buy from The Alcohol Free Co →Drop Bear Yuzu Pale Ale
Drop Bear Beer Co · 0.5% · 35 kcal per 330ml
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 The Alcohol Free Co →Lucky Saint Superior Lemon Lager
Lucky Saint · 0.5% · 80 kcal per 330ml
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.
Drop Bear Bonfire Stout
Drop Bear Beer Co · 0.5% · 55 kcal per 330ml
For the smoked and slow-cooked meat crowd, Drop Bear’s Bonfire Stout is brewed with smoked malt, and Drop Bear promises espresso, smoke and dark chocolate: flavours that echo the grill.
Buy from The Alcohol Free Co →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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