The Best Alcohol-Free Alternatives to Guinness
Updated July 2026 · by Rich, founder of Unhopped
Short answer
Guinness’s official alcohol-free version — Alcohol-Free Guinness 0.0 — is the like-for-like swap, and our craft picks below take it further. Every one is reviewed on Unhopped and available to order today.
The most distinctive pint in the world — roasty, creamy, nitro-smooth. Guinness 0.0 is arguably the most successful alcohol-free beer ever made, and the AF stout scene behind it is superb.
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The official swap
Alcohol-Free Guinness 0.0
Stout · 0.0% ABV
The official swap — near-indistinguishable from the original, nitro surge and all.
Buy at Dry Drinker →Wise Bartender →2
Alcohol-Free Big Drop Galactic Milk Stout
Stout · 0.5% ABV
Sweeter and richer — an award-winning AF milk stout with real depth.
Buy at Dry Drinker →Wise Bartender →3
Alcohol-Free Athletic Brewing All Out Stout
Stout · 0.5% ABV
A robust, roast-forward US stout — more bitter, more coffee.
Buy at Dry Drinker →Wise Bartender →4
Alcohol-Free Nirvana Chocolate Milk Stout
Stout · 0.5% ABV
Chocolate-led and indulgent — the dessert-stout direction.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alcohol-free alternative to Guinness?
Our top pick is Alcohol-Free Guinness 0.0 — the closest match to Guinness’s Irish dry stout character that we’ve reviewed. See the full ranked list above for three more options.
Does Guinness make an alcohol-free version?
Yes — Alcohol-Free Guinness 0.0 is the brand’s official alcohol-free beer, and it’s our first recommendation as a like-for-like swap. The craft alternatives in this guide offer more variety on the same theme.