6 new NA beers to try this Dry January
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Dry January has arrived, and so have new nonalcoholic beers.
Why it matters: The decision to take a month-long break from drinking alcohol is popular in Denver and breweries are cranking out NA beers to meet the moment.
State of play: The quality of NA beers improves each year as brewers refine their process and capture the essence of the beverage without the alcohol.
- Here are six favorites from our taste test:
Kernza Golden Brew: Made by Oregon's Deschutes Brewery, in partnership with outdoor company Patagonia's food division, this beer features climate-friendly ingredients and offers a classic and clean-flavored sip that perfectly mimics the real thing.
Designated Dale's NA Pils: From Colorado's Oskar Blues Brewery, this crisp pilsner offers a light hop touch that lends a lemon-like kiss.
Black Butte Non-Alcoholic: This award-winning rich porter from Deschutes Brewery is smooth without being filling and packed with chocolate malt flavor. It's arguably the best NA beer on the market in terms of being a clone of the original.
Electro-Lime Cerca de Cerveza: This Best Day Brewing beer gives Mexican lager vibes with a dose of lime and sea salt. It's refreshing and quaffable.
New School Sour Berry: Go Brewing makes a variety of beers, but this lightly tart and fruited sour hit the spot with fresh berry flavor.
Chug IPA: Like the real thing, this Mash Gang beer bursts with tropical flavor and offers a round mouthfeel that makes it a shadow of its popular alcoholic cousins.
Go deeper: A taste test of the best NA beers