IMPOSSIBREW vs Beavertown Lazer Crush | Which Alcohol-Free Beer Is Better?

Beavertown Lazer Crush alcohol-free beer

IMPOSSIBREW and Beavertown Lazer Crush take different approaches to the alcohol-free category. This side-by-side comparison covers ingredients, taste, price, and which one is right for you.

Side-by-Side Comparison

IMPOSSIBREW Beavertown Lazer Crush
ABV 0.5% 0.3%
Calories 15 kcal/100ml ~25 kcal/100ml
Functional Ingredients ✓ 375mg Social Blend ✗
L-Theanine ✓ ✗
Ashwagandha ✓ ✗
Gluten Free ✓ ✗
Vegan ✓ ✓
Price ~£2.50/440ml ~£1.50/330ml
Relaxation Effect 84% report feeling relaxed No functional benefits

Key Differences

Functional Ingredients

IMPOSSIBREW contains 375mg of the Social Blend - L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium. Beavertown Lazer Crush contains no functional ingredients. It is a beer with the alcohol removed - nothing added in its place.

Taste and Style

IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager has citrus and honey notes with a hoppy finish. Beavertown Lazer Crush offers tropical ipa. Different styles for different preferences.

The Relaxation Factor

84% of IMPOSSIBREW customers report feeling relaxed. Beavertown Lazer Crush provides no relaxation effect beyond the ritual of holding a drink. If unwinding matters to you, only one product is designed for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IMPOSSIBREW or Beavertown Lazer Crush better?
Different products. Beavertown Lazer Crush offers tropical ipa. IMPOSSIBREW offers 375mg of functional ingredients for relaxation. If you want to feel the calm of a real drink, IMPOSSIBREW is designed for that.
Does Beavertown Lazer Crush help you relax?
No. Beavertown Lazer Crush contains no functional ingredients. IMPOSSIBREW contains L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium specifically designed to promote calm.
Is Beavertown Lazer Crush gluten free?
No. IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager is gluten-free.
Which has fewer calories?
IMPOSSIBREW has 15 kcal/100ml. Beavertown Lazer Crush: ~25 kcal/100ml.
Where can I buy both?
IMPOSSIBREW: impossibrew.co.uk, Amazon, Dry Drinker. Beavertown Lazer Crush: available online at their website and selected UK retailers.

→ See our full Beavertown Lazer Crush Review 2026

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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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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.

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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.

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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.