Designated Dale’s delivers that classic oh-so-crisp pilsner character without compromise. It features citrus-forward American hops that might remind your of a pale ale or session IPA, but with the snappy finish of a lager that’s satisfying but leaves you eyeing a second can. (Go for it).

Brewed with lime puree and sea salt, this take on the Mexican lager and lime combo is the most refreshing NA beer I’ve tested. I particularly appreciate it after a sweat session, where that hit of electrolytes (sea salt) feels sublime with the citrus edge.

Many of the NA options from global brewers are technically sound beers, but unexciting. Guinness 0.0, however, very nearly matches one of the world’s most beloved beers. While the mouthfeel is not as thick and milkshake-like, it is one of the better NA replications of a beer out there. And of the many great options here, none spends as much time in my fridge as this roasty, pitch-black stout.

Athletic Brewing has been at the forefront of this new wave of non-alcoholic beer since 2017. While the brewery has many delectable NA brews, Free Wave nails the hazy IPA formula with a bright mix of mango, citrus peel, and just enough herbal pine to ground it. Many NA hazies taste like artificial fruit flavors (whether they use them or not), but Free Wave truly scratches the juicy IPA itch.

Hailing from one of the top IPA brewers, this booze-free hop bomb hit all the notes of an American IPA with a big grapefruit-forward citrus punch. Like most NA IPAs, the body is a step lighter than the real deal, but Lagunitas has crafted a brew that can sate any IPA lover looking to avoid the style’s higher ABV.

Like many of the best NA siblings of popular beers, Michelob Ultra Zero doesn’t attempt to perfectly copy the flavor, but rather, recreate the experience of drinking a standard Mich Ultra. There’s a subtle fruit and spice component you won’t find in the standard version. And frankly, this is the tastier beer of the two. Yes, I said it.

Non-alcoholic dark beers are especially difficult to brew and I’ve found few passable options. Black Butte and Guinness 0.0 are the only two I recommend, but I do so enthusiastically. Black Butte nails the roasted chocolate profile of the porter style, which is fuller and less bitter than an Irish stout. Another rare great NA version of a great beer.

Good Time Pils is brewed to recreate the classic German pilsner, and it’s better than anything NA I’ve tried that actually hails from Europe. And like a great German pils, Good Time is hop-forward but only slightly bitter, making it an ideal and versatile beer for washing from a dinner off the grill.

Al’s indeed hits the notes of a classic American lager—think your grandfather’s beer, like Hamm’s or Old Style—with a grainy, lightly toasted sweetness. It’s the sort of NA brew you can take to a backyard hang and folks will wash down burgers not noticing it’s a near beer.

This non-alcoholic ale from the craft beer visionaries at Firestone Walker is a member of the highly-drinkable 805 beer family that embraces California’s outdoors culture. And rather than mimic the full-strength 805, the 8ZERO5 establishes its own character that’s reminiscent of lighter, summer-friendly wheat beers. Some beers here, while tasty, can’t completely hide their sober nature. 8ZERO5 just tastes like a great beer.