Ciders are typically less carbonated in comparison to beer and don’t benefit from the functional eye candy that we call beer foam or head, which enhances our overall experience with beer. It's gluten free, has no added sugars or sulphites and is not even fermented as it contains a variety of apple called "Blusher" that naturally tastes of cider. Wicklow Wolf Brewery's Moonlight, Non Alcoholic Hoppy Ale I'm not gonna lie. When we first started traveling to Ireland, we drank as much Guinness as we could and that was it. If you’re not in the mood for a thick, milkshake-like brew, you’ll love the light, crisp flavor of this lager beer.

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Oisin Davis highlight some of best alcohol-free drinks around. Check out the label on Magners Irish Cider sometime. It’s dry like an Irish stout but nutty and caramel-forward like a red. It has a sweet and malty backbone, but the burst of flavorful hops balances it out with a touch of bitterness, keeping it easy to drink. Kai Cafe in Galway are big fans, try one there if you're in the hood!

It can easily stand up against the This Boston-brewed Irish red ale is generous in both hops and malt. It does have toasty notes, but it finishes light and peppery. Seek them out in quality off licences and bars for when you're on a liver re-charge or if you're no longer imbibing. It starts off a little sweet, has a green apple sharp note and finished with a lingering dryness. Legacy Irish Cider is a range of natural crisp ciders fermented using natural wild yeasts from local handpicked apples. Like Guinness, Murphy’s Irish Stout is sold in draught-style cans, complete with a nitro widget that helps it pour just like it would at the pub. It’s also a perfect companion for the rich, salty flavor of your Like Guinness, Murphy’s Irish Stout is sold in draught-style cans, complete with a nitro widget that helps it pour just like it would at the pub. It's got a gorgeous balance of malic acid and sweetness. What makes this brew unique?

In 2009, they released "Driver's Cider" made exclusively with their own 100% organic apples. Pair it with a It has the same full-bodied, robust malt profile and creamy mouthfeel as Guinness, and it finishes dry and sweet. It is a little dry and has a lovely balance between sweet and Dry. The best bit is though, it tastes great! It makes a nice balance against rich and creamy dishes, I know, we said we weren’t going to include Guinness! People around the world are drinking less and are increasingly going for the low or no alcohol options, even here in the land of The Pintman.As a rather dedicated drinker myself, I wouldn't normally be such an expert on all things non-alcoholic but last year, I somehow got involved in establishing, on Capel Street, Dublin - Europe's first booze-free watering hole. This is how it introduced its Stonewell 0% product on the site and by doing so, it’s recognising that even the most ardent of Irish session-heads knows they need to chill from time to time. Once we began researching the whole area, we found some rather crazy statistics, such as the one from are selling so well and why there might even be a demand for a tiny alcohol-free bar in the north inner city of Dublin.It was obviously just a matter of time before Irish producers knuckled down and started getting their alcohol free vibes on.

In a show of support for bars reopening across the Emerald Isle, the brewery, the Cork-based will shoulder the cost of replacing the kegs for use in pubs, hotels and restaurants from June 29. Enjoy it with the luscious combination of creamy egg yolk and savory sausage by This Colorado brewery is doing it right with their sweet stout, which can be found bottled with nitro widgets to give it a creamier consistency and a thick, milkshake-like head. They've all been turbo tasty and distributed exceptionally well. Guinness may brew this beer, but it’s everything that their signature stout is not. This Cork-based beer is rich and thick, and because it’s pronounced coffee presence helps it …