To create Guinness 0.0, the St James’s Gate brewers start by brewing Guinness exactly as they always have, using the same natural ingredients; water, barley, hops and yeast; before gently removing the alcohol through a cold filtration method. The cold filtration process allows the alcohol to be filtered out without presenting thermal stress to the beer, protecting the integrity of its taste and character.
This No Alcohol style beer comes in many varieties and can be paired with numerous regional cuisines, several types of cheeses and a wide spread of desserts.
I tried quite a few non-alcoholic beers in January and this was the standout of the bunch. The taste is very similar to that of a regular Guinness, which is one of my favorite beers to start with. The mouthfeel is rounded and creamy while finishing dry and clean.