As craft beer fans, we love our malted beverages as much as life itself, but we are fully aware of the potential downsides to our beloved brew. Most craft beers, even the lightest among them, are laden with excessive calories and because they contain alcohol, we must be careful where/when we choose to consume. Non- alcoholic beers often don’t cut it in terms of taste, but they continue to improve and one of the best I have tried in recent memory is Partake, a non- alcoholic beer brewed in Canada.
Alcohol Free Options
Besides the bland, unappealing taste of most non- alcoholic beers, the other issue I have always had with them is that they are almost always an imitation of a pilsner or American style lager beer. Partake, in contrast, offers craft- like versions of some of your favorite styles and because the alcohol is practically non- existent, the calories are extremely low. Here is quick summary of the styles and stats in ascending order of calorie/carb content:
- Pale– 10 calories, zero carbs
- IPA– 10 calories, 2 grams of carbs
- Blonde– 15 calories, 3 grams of carbs
- Red– 25 calories, 3 grams of carbs
- Dark– 30 calories, 8 grams of carbs
If you have ever checked the calories and carbs of your favorite craft brew, you might be in a state of shock. A typical craft IPA, for example, can easily boast 200 to 250 calories per 12 oz. (355 ml) serving with a carb count that usually falls between 15 and 20 grams. Multiply these figures by three or four servings and you have total calories and carbs that can add several inches to your waistline over time.
And the Taste?
To put it succinctly, Partake blows away the competition! I have tried several Partake non- alcoholic beverages and have liked every one of them. When taking into account both the calorie/carb content and the flavor, the Pale is probably my favorite overall. It has the tropical aroma you expect in a fine, well- hopped beer with a respectable level of malt sweetness, yet there are only 10 calories and zero carbs per serving! When I first tasted this non- alcoholic brew, I couldn’t believe it sported numbers this low. With a scant 10 calories per serving and no carbs, you can drink as much as you like without any feelings of guilt.
Partake in Partake
Partake is a beer substitute with much to offer. Whether you like IPA, pale ale, stouts, red, or blonde, there is a non- alcoholic Partake style to match. All are low in calories and carbs and while the statistics are slightly higher with the Red and Dark beers, they are still low enough that they shouldn’t matter to anyone.
The beers in the Partake family are perfect when you want to taste your favorite beverage but avoid the sometimes-negative aspects that go with it. The calories and carbs are one thing, but then there is the alcohol. How many times have you been craving the taste of beer but knew you had to avoid popping open a can because you needed to drive? With Partake, there are no such worries. You can drink and drive as you wish, knowing that almost all the alcohol has been removed. There is, in fact, a little bit of alcohol in each serving- about 0.3 percent- but this is too little to matter.
Another great thing about alcohol free beer is that it can be consumed in places where alcoholic beverages are not normally allowed, and by individuals who cannot consume alcohol. One good example of the former is the workplace. With Partake, you can open a can, in the company break room, and enjoy with your midday meal. Just be ready to explain in case you see jaws dropping and eyebrows raising around you. And if you have a specific illness that forbids alcohol consumption, Partake should be fine.
Non- alcoholic beer has come a long way. The processes, the technology, and the innovation continue to move forward and the end result is a beverage that tastes as close to the real thing as one could expect. I will always love the taste of an alcoholic beer better, yes. But Partake is a viable substitute and one of the best non- alcoholic beers I have ever tried.
I recommend you partake in Partake and discover for yourself how good alcohol- free beer can taste!
I have not really found a good non-alcoholic beer, so maybe I will try this one for the Easter celebrations. Thanks for the tip!
I’d love to give this a try. Beer is so refreshing, especially on a summer day, but sometimes you don’t or can’t have the alcohol. The last non-alcoholic beer I had tasted HORRIBLE, so I’m eager to try this.
Yes, most non alcoholic beer doesn’t taste very good. Partake is one of the closest to real beer I have tried.
Now, I got to try these kinds of stuff. It looks so delicious and refreshing. Hope to find it in my place, I’m craving now for it. Plus the packaging looks so good and very tempting.
You’ve intrigued me to try this non-alcoholic beer. I love a nice cold beer with a great flavour, especially with no alcohol.
This is a wealth of information! I’m so happy I found this article — I’ve learned a great deal from it.
Oh, wow! This is such a great option. I would like to have these non-alcoholic beers on hand at parties. Thank you!
I can’t say I am familiar with non-alcoholic beer. I have never had this before. Sounds so interesting!
I have not tried any non alcoholic beer but this sounds really interesting. I am not sure if our local grocery has this, but I will check it out! Thank you for letting me know.
I love Partake’s packaging! Seems like a great beer! Can’t wait to try it soon.
I never drink alcoholic drinks, don’t find them healthy. But this non-alcoholic is a great idea 🙂
Oh, neat, the packaging does look kinda neat. I wonder what it tastes like.
Partake sounds good, I love that it is non-alchoholic. I wish it were here in India.
I’ve never had a non-alcoholic beer before but sounds interesting and looking tasty. Will also recommend this to my friends.
A “non-alcoholic” beer? This is a first for me. I must give them or it a recommendation!
Removing alcohol from beer is like removing caffeine from coffee. BUT, I love this newly found food technology. non-alcoholic beer will be helpful for those who can not drink alcohol. I now see that low-calorie beers are now available on the market.