What is Non-Alcoholic Beer?
Nonalcoholic beers are simply beers that have either had the alcohol removed or have been brewed to contain less alcohol than the legal limit.
Best Non Alcoholic Beer In South Africa
Heineken 0.00
According to Heineken, their non-alcoholic beer is twice brewed and fermented before removing the alcohol in a “natural” process. From there, it’s blended to achieve a flavor profile that is slightly malty and grainy with fruity and grassy notes.
Castle Free
Castle is about as South African as South Africa gets (even though it’s now owned by Americans). So when SAB set out to brew a non-alcoholic version, they had to get it right.
Luckily for them, they knocked it out of the park with Castle Free. It tastes like the Castle you know and love but you’ll be able to drink six and drive yourself home.
Erdinger Alkoholfrei
Erdinger is the world’s largest wheat beer brewery and they’ve been serving up Bavarian weissbier for over 130 years.
Brewed with wheat and barley, weissbier has a distinct banana and spice aroma and flavor. So it comes as no surprise that their non-alcoholic version sports the same flavor – but it can be quite a shock if you’re expecting a lager. When you strip the alcohol out of beer, it could be considered a healthy drink.
Bitburger Drive
Bitburger is a great example of a classic German pilsner and is one of the most poured beers in the country.
The non-alcoholic version carries the same trademark clean and light malt body with plenty of classic floral aromas from its Hallertau hop bill. Non-alcoholic beers tend to the sweeter side due to the stripping process, but Bitburger has managed to avoid that entirely.
Devil’s Peak Zero to Hero
Over the years, Devil’s Peak has made some outstanding brews and they’ve often led the way when it comes to innovation and introducing new styles.
As far as a non-alcoholic beer goes, they’ve done it again with Zero to Hero. It might just be the best non-alcoholic beer on the market. It has a relatively light malt bill because the emphasis is all about the hops.
What is the most popular non-alcoholic drink in South Africa?
Boeber is a traditional South African beverage made with sugar, milk, vermicelli, sago, and flavorings such as cinnamon, rose water, star anise, and cardamom.
What is South Africa’s number 1 beer?
RHBC Barrel Aged Sour was awarded the best beer in Africa prize, among other awards. Cape Town – South Africa’s own Richmond Hill Brewing Co (RHBC) walked away with the ‘Best Beer in Africa’ accolade at the African Beer Cup Awards.
What is the national beer of South Africa?
Castle Lager
Castle Lager is a South African pale lager. It is the flagship product of South African Breweries and has been recognized as the National Beer of South Africa, based on the fact that it is 100% grown and produced in the country, and for its ability to unite the community behind a common cause.