6 alcohol alternatives that won’t give you a hangover

With virtually no alcohol to be found, these tipples are perfect for weekday evenings
6 alcohol alternatives that won’t give you a hangover
August 8, 2018   |    GEORGIA SHEPHEARD

With a quarter of British pubs having disappeared in the last 35 years and more than a quarter of Gen Z going alcohol-free, it is no surprise that a correlation between the two has been drawn and that the market for alcohol alternatives is growing.

In fact, the no- and low-alcohol beer industry alone has grown 20.5%  in the past year alone and we would put our money on it and say that some 0% alcohol alternatives are more refreshing than the real deal. Yes, we were shocked too.

Intrigued? Try them for yourself…

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Heineken Non-Alcoholic Lager

Upsides: It tastes like lager (as it's been reformulated rather than the alcohol just being removed), it looks like lager (meaning you can get away with it at a bbq), but it won't give you the hangover or beer belly. Win, win, win, win.
Downsides: If you don't like lager in general, then a non-alcoholic version probably won't change that.

Seedlip Grove 42, £27.99

Upsides: Refreshing alcoholic-free alternative that genuinely fits in the place of your evening G&T but feels acceptable on a Monday. Plus, the bottles are beaut.
Downsides: It's on the pricey side

Eisberg Sparkling Wine, £4

Upsides: This delicate, fruity-tasting sparkling drink not only fills the gap (and avoids any prying questions) at a party, but BONUS it's only 33 calories per 125ml
Downsides: It's definitely pretty sweet (and high in sugar, sadly)

Big Drop Citrus Pale Ale, £1.89

Upsides: The real ale taste
Downsides: There's really not many, but it's on the bitter side

Koppaberg Alcohol-Free Mixed Fruit, £1.10

Upsides: A fruity favourites for summer bbq vibes — just add ice
Downsides: There's still 0.05% alcohol and the sugar levels are quite high

CEDER'S Distilled Non-alcoholic Gin, £20

Upsides: The perfect combination of classic gin and exotic South African botanicals
Downsides: Again, on the pricier side

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