Budweiser Zero Review 2026 - Taste, Ingredients & How It Compares

Budweiser Zero alcohol-free beer

Budweiser Zero is a well-known name in the UK alcohol-free beer market. It offers Budweiser Zero 0.0%. But does it deliver on taste, and what are you missing without functional ingredients? Here is an honest look at Budweiser Zero and how it compares to IMPOSSIBREW.

At a Glance

IMPOSSIBREW Budweiser Zero
ABV 0.5% 0.0%
Calories 15 kcal/100ml 46 kcal/330ml (~14 kcal/100ml)
Functional Ingredients ✓ 375mg Social Blend ✗
Style Enhanced Lager American-style lager
Gluten Free ✓ ✗
Vegan ✓ ✓
Price ~£3.25/440ml ~£1.00/330ml
Relaxation Effect 84% report feeling relaxed No functional benefits

What You Need to Know

The product: True 0.0% ABV. Full-flavour claim. Widely available.

The gap: No functional ingredients, generic mass-market lager taste

Products: Budweiser Zero 0.0%

How Does Budweiser Zero Compare to IMPOSSIBREW?

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

IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager contains 375mg of the Social Blend - L-Theanine for calm, Ashwagandha for stress adaptation, Vitamin B1 for nervous system support, and Magnesium for relaxation. 84% of customers report feeling genuinely relaxed.

Budweiser Zero 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 Budweiser Zero better than IMPOSSIBREW?
Different products. Budweiser Zero offers american-style lager. IMPOSSIBREW offers functional relaxation from 375mg of clinically-studied ingredients. For taste alone, try both. For relaxation, IMPOSSIBREW.
Does Budweiser Zero have functional ingredients?
No. Budweiser Zero contains no functional ingredients, adaptogens, or nootropics. IMPOSSIBREW contains 375mg of L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
Is Budweiser Zero gluten free?
No. Budweiser Zero contains gluten. IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager is gluten-free.
Where can I buy Budweiser Zero?
Budweiser Zero 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 375mg of functional ingredients specifically designed for relaxation. 84% of customers report feeling calm after drinking.

→ See our full IMPOSSIBREW vs Budweiser Zero

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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
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242%growth

Turnover growth, 2023 to 2025. The UK's fastest‑growing alcohol‑free beer brand, as named in the 2026 UK Fast Growth Index.

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GoldWorld Beer Awards

Voted the UK's best-tasting alcohol‑free lager at the World Beer Awards 2023 (Gold and Country Winner), and the first alcohol-free beer to win Gold at the London Beer Competition.

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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.