5 Alcohol-Free Beers That Make Christmas Better
Christmas is prime beer season long lunches, sofa grazing, snack plates that regenerate like magic… and a steady stream of bottles to keep things festive. Luckily, the alcohol-free world has levelled up so much that you can happily sip all week without waking up on Boxing Day feeling like a dropped trifle.
So here are five Christmas-ready alcohol-free beers, all pulled from the reviews I’ve already done on ModestDrinker.com. No guesswork just beers I know are good.
1. Best for Christmas Dinner: Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager
Lucky Saint is the definition of a dependable festive all-rounder. Crisp, smooth, slightly bready, and genuinely satisfying it stands up to roast turkey, nut roasts, or the traditional “picky bits” spread that appears mid-afternoon.
Why it works at Christmas: This is the beer you can drink from noon to midnight without getting bored. Perfect for hosting or pacing yourself through Christmas Day.
2. Best for Cosy Evenings: Drop Bear Bonfire Stout
If there’s a beer on the list that feels like Christmas, it’s this one. Award winning Drop Bear Bonfire Stout has smoky, roasted-malt warmth that basically tastes like leaning over a firepit with a blanket around your shoulders. Rich enough to feel indulgent, but not heavy or boozy.
Why it works at Christmas: Pair it with Christmas pudding, a slab of chocolate cake, or a delicious round cheese and biscuits. It’s dessert in a glass minus the hangover.
3. Best for Boxing Day Walks: Jackstaff IPA
Jackstaff IPA hits that clean, citrusy, modern-IPA note without going too sticky or sweet. After a day of absolute food chaos, this is exactly the refreshment you want for a breezy Boxing Day walk or a leftovers sandwich.
Why it works at Christmas: Bright hops + a crisp finish = perfect post-Christmas reset.
4. Best for the Party Playlist: Drop Bear Tropical IPA
When the house fills with friends, snacks, games, and questionable festive playlists, you want something fun and Drop Bear Tropical IPA delivers. It’s fruity, vibrant, and properly lively without being over the top.
Why it works at Christmas: Its pineapple-mango vibe cuts through heavy festive food and brings a little sunshine into the bleak midwinter.
5. Best Wildcard: Brune DMC – Belgium Brown Ale
This one is the curveball of the set, but a brilliant Christmas wildcard. Brune DMC brings that classic Belgian dark ale vibe caramel, spice, dried fruit but without the usual 8–10% punch. It’s rich, a little decadent, and perfect for those who like their winter beers bold.
Why it works at Christmas: It gives real festive character: mulled-spice energy without the sugar hit.
Festive Round-Up
From crisp lagers to decadent dark ales, there’s more than enough alcohol-free variety to get you through the whole Christmas week. Whether you’re after an all-day sipper, a dessert companion, or something to brighten the gloom of a rainy December afternoon, these five reviewed beers absolutely fit the bill.
If you’ve tried any of them — or have a festive AF favourite of your own — drop it in the comments or tag @ModestDrinker on social.
Cheers to a Christmas full of flavour, not fuzzy heads.
