Brief Summary
This video serves as a beginner's guide to non-alcoholic (NA) beers, exploring 20 different styles to help viewers discover their preferences. It covers a range of beers from light and refreshing options like pilsners and Mexican lagers to more complex styles such as sours, IPAs, and stouts. The guide also includes unique choices like gluten-free beer and non-alcoholic cider, offering a comprehensive overview of the NA beer landscape.
- Exploration of 20 NA beer styles.
- Introduction to various breweries and their unique approaches to NA brewing.
- Personal insights and recommendations based on the presenter's experience.
Introduction to Non-Alcoholic Beer Styles
The presenter introduces the concept of exploring different non-alcoholic beer styles, showcasing 20 different cans and bottles. He expresses his enthusiasm for sharing insights into what makes each beer unique and how viewers can navigate their own NA beer journey. The presenter also teases a mystery beer that he is particularly excited about.
Light and Refreshing Styles: Pilsner, Kölsch, and Mexican Lager
The video begins with a review of lighter, more refreshing non-alcoholic beer styles. It starts with the pilsner, a slightly hoppy lager originating from Pilsen in the Czech Republic, known for its crispness. Next is the Kölsch, a light and refreshing beer from Cologne, Germany. The segment concludes with the Mexican Cesa, a light-bodied beer from Latin America, often enjoyed with lime.
Loggers and Fruit Pale Ale
The presenter moves on to discuss loggers, which generally originate from Central Europe. He specifically mentions a dry logger from Mash Gang, inspired by Japanese styles. He also includes the Unlucky Charm cereal fruit pale ale from Mash Gang, highlighting its fun and appealing nature.
Sours and the Mystery Beer
The video transitions into the sour beer category, featuring the New School Sour from Go Brewing, which is noted for its tartness due to the fruit puree. The presenter then reveals the mystery beer: the Black and Blue, a blueberry black currant sour from Two Phase. He shares his positive experience with Two Phase at a mindful drinking festival and praises the beer's juicy and fruity flavor.
Wheat Beer and Gluten-Free Options
The presenter discusses wheat beers, particularly the American wheat style, which often includes flavors of orange peel and coriander. He references Blue Moon as a classic example. Additionally, he introduces a gluten-free beer from Go Brewing, made with millet, buckwheat, and oats instead of barley, catering to those with celiac disease.
Non-Alcoholic Cider and Belgian Ale
Moving beyond beer, the video features a non-alcoholic cider from Bullwark, dealcoholized by zeroproof beverage house. The presenter describes it as fruity and juicy. He then discusses a Belgian NA beer, highlighting its farm Saison style and noting that while traditional Belgian beers can have high ABV, the NA version eliminates this concern.
German Styles: Weissbier and Radler
The guide continues with German beer styles, including Francis Gunner Weissbier, a German-style wheat beer with banana and clove notes. The presenter shares a personal anecdote about his first experience with craft beer being a similar style in Italy. He also introduces the Radler, a mix of lager and lemon soda, describing it as a juicy and tasty style.
IPAs: Hazy, Tropical, and West Coast
The video explores various IPA styles, starting with the Hazy IPA, known for its opaque appearance and juicy, fruity flavors. The Tropical IPA from Go Brewing, with mango and peach puree, is highlighted for its juiciness and higher calorie content. The segment concludes with a Resinous Hoppy Bitter West Coast IPA from Rationale, which uses a unique dealcoholization process to retain flavor and body.
Double IPA and Viewer Engagement
The presenter features a Double IPA from Go Brewing, noting its Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops. He explains that while alcoholic Double IPAs have high ABV, the NA version offers the same hoppiness and grapefruit notes without the alcohol. He thanks viewers for watching and acknowledges the positive feedback he has received, encouraging them to leave comments and questions.
Imperial IPA and Dark Beers: Porter and Stout
The video introduces an Imperial IPA from Best Day Brewing, which the presenter is eager to try based on positive reviews. He then moves on to dark beers, starting with the After Hours Porter from Go Brewing, which features vanilla, chocolate, and coffee notes. He contrasts this with a Stout from Two Phase, describing it as rich and dessert-like.
The Gravitas Stout and Final Thoughts
The presenter showcases the Gravitas 6, a Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout, noting its high price and limited availability. He emphasizes its exceptional quality. Concluding the video, he expresses his enthusiasm for the vast and growing NA beer world, recommending the brands he featured. He encourages viewers to stay tuned for more content and to engage with the channel by leaving comments and questions.
