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\u00a0 \u00a0I had high hopes earlier this year for a monthly series of posts about the best non-alcoholic beers I had tried in the previous month, but like a lot of things I think are a good idea, I get in my own way and somehow talk my way out of it. So we are back after an 8 month hiatus with a Top 5 must try and 2 to give a pass to when it comes to NA beers.\u00a0
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\u00a0Up first, in chronological order of when I tried them, the Top 5 for September 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Nickel Brook Brewing Wicked Tame NA Hazy IPA (Sept 1st to 21st, inclusive)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 I drank one of these a day for 21 days and let me say that I always looked forward to cracking on open when it was time for a little refreshment. It has a great, full-bodied feel and it hits like a full on IPA. Full video\u00a0here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Tool Shed Brewing Zero Red Rage Red Ale (September 2nd)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 This one captured my attention with it’s malt forward toasty malt body and caramel notes. It felt like I was dri<\/span>nking a full test Red Ale, no hint of NA aftertaste. Picked up from\u00a0Designated Drinks.<\/a> Full video\u00a0here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

3. Guinness 0.0% (September 4th)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 An easy pick-up for my fridge, I revisited it after 9 months to see if I still felt it was as good as I did way back when I first started trying NA beers. It did not disappoint from pour to last sip. Slightly sweeter than regular Guinness, but it’s almost imperceptible. Full Video\u00a0here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

4. Sober Carpenter Oktoberfest Lager (September 21st)<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 Another great offering from this Quebec brewer, their limited edition pints seem to really be what I am finding as their best. This one brought light dried fruit and toffee with a firm bitterness and a touch of noble hop spice. Felt like Germany. Found at\u00a0Designated Drinks<\/a> Full video\u00a0here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

5. Partake Pale Ale (September 23rd)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 <\/b>I’ve enjoyed Partake’s offerings so far, but this west leaning, English inspired Pale Ale was a clear favourite for me. Malt forward with orange citrus pith and a solid bitterness. Reminds me of when I first tried Pompous Ass from GLB. Full video\u00a0here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 And as with life, not everything is Guns ‘n Roses…<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 Time for two to avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Brulo 7 Grain 7 Malt IPA (September 12th)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 It was a mess from first sniff to garden pour. Off flavoured and muted with nothing much to say about the kitchen sink of hop additions. Full video\u00a0here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Busch Lager (September 26th)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 Best thing I can say about this one is that it was\u00a0ice cold. When temperature is your number one thing and I’m the one doing that to the beer, it’s really not much of anything happening. Also, one of the ingredients is beer flavour…what the hell would it taste like without that? Meh. Full video\u00a0here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 All in all, a good month of pretty solid NA beers. 16 different ones and only a couple that fell into the never buy again category. Obviously a few of the best are repeat tries, but I likes what I likes and there she is…<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/span><\/p>\n

Polk<\/span><\/p>\n

October 1st, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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