BrewDog Review 2026 - Taste, Ingredients & How It Compares

BrewDog alcohol-free beer

BrewDog is a well-known name in the UK alcohol-free beer market. It offers Punk AF IPA (0.5%), Nanny State (0.5%), Hazy AF, Lost (0.0%). But does it deliver on taste, and what are you missing without functional ingredients? Here is an honest look at BrewDog and how it compares to IMPOSSIBREW.

At a Glance

IMPOSSIBREW BrewDog
ABV 0.5% 0.5% (most) / 0.0% (Lost)
Calories 17 kcal/100ml ~20 kcal/100ml (Punk AF)
Functional Ingredients ✓ 1,650mg Social Blend per can ✗
Style Enhanced Lager IPA / Hoppy Pale Ale
Gluten Free ✓ ✗
Vegan ✓ ✓
Price ~£3.00/440ml ~£1.37/330ml (single) / ~£0.99 in multipacks
Relaxation Effect 72% felt relaxed (own 2024 survey) No functional benefits
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Ratings compared

Checked 5 Nov 2026

1 IMPOSSIBREW 4.4 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot 4.4 1,036 reviews
2 Lucky Saint 4.3 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot 4.3 3,734 reviews
3 BrewDog 4.0 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot 4.0 2,600 reviews

Brands with 1,000+ Trustpilot reviews are ranked. TrustScores and review counts from each brand's Trustpilot page, checked 5 Nov 2026.

What You Need to Know

The product: UK's largest craft brewery. Punk AF is the most widely available AF craft IPA.

The gap: No functional ingredients, mass-market positioning, some drinkers find Punk AF thin

Products: Punk AF IPA (0.5%), Nanny State (0.5%), Hazy AF, Lost (0.0%)

How Does BrewDog Compare to IMPOSSIBREW?

BrewDog and IMPOSSIBREW solve different problems. BrewDog is a beer with the alcohol removed. IMPOSSIBREW is a beer with functional ingredients added.

IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager contains 1,650mg per can of the Social Blend - L-Theanine for calm, Ashwagandha for stress adaptation, Vitamin B1 for nervous system support, and Magnesium for relaxation. 72% of responses in our own 2024 customer survey (558 of 775) said they felt relaxed.

BrewDog contains no functional ingredients. It is a decent AF beer - and that is its ceiling.

If you drink AF beer purely for taste, either works. If you drink to unwind, only one is designed for that.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BrewDog better than IMPOSSIBREW?
Different products. BrewDog offers ipa / hoppy pale ale. IMPOSSIBREW offers functional relaxation from 1,650mg per can of clinically-studied ingredients. For taste alone, try both. For relaxation, IMPOSSIBREW.
Does BrewDog have functional ingredients?
No. BrewDog contains no functional ingredients, adaptogens, or nootropics. IMPOSSIBREW contains 1,650mg per can of L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
Is BrewDog gluten free?
No. BrewDog contains gluten. IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager is gluten-free.
Where can I buy BrewDog?
BrewDog is available online and at selected UK retailers. IMPOSSIBREW is available at impossibrew.co.uk, Amazon, Dry Drinker, and Wise Bartender.
What is the best alcohol-free beer for relaxation?
IMPOSSIBREW is the only major AF beer brand with 1,650mg per can of functional ingredients specifically designed for relaxation. 72% of responses in our own 2024 customer survey (558 of 775) said they felt relaxed.

→ See our full IMPOSSIBREW vs BrewDog

Looking for More Than Just a Beer?

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About IMPOSSIBREW

IMPOSSIBREW makes alcohol-free beer brewed with Social Blend™ (L‑theanine, ashwagandha, magnesium and vitamin B1), developed with pharmacologists at Durham University, for the calm, relaxed feeling of a drink without the alcohol.

Dr Paul Chazot, Chair of Pharmacology at Durham University, who developed Social Blend with IMPOSSIBREW
2
91/100from the judges

Gold Medal for our Lager at the London Beer Competition, the first alcohol‑free beer to win Gold there. Judges noted citrus, light lemon and tropical aromas with a crisp finish.

3
GoldWorld Beer Awards

Voted the UK's best-tasting alcohol‑free lager at the World Beer Awards (Gold and Country Winner). Enhanced Lager and Enhanced Hazy Pale also each hold a Great Taste Award.

4
17kcalper 100ml

60% fewer calories than a standard 5% lager. Enhanced Lager is gluten-free (below 20ppm) and vegan.

As seen on BBC's Dragons' Den, with more than 100,000 customers.

*Highest TrustScore among alcohol‑free beer brands with over 1,000 Trustpilot reviews, checked 28 October 2026. See the scores.