IMPOSSIBREW vs Budweiser Zero | Which Alcohol-Free Beer Is Better?

Budweiser Zero alcohol-free beer

IMPOSSIBREW and Budweiser Zero 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 Budweiser Zero
ABV 0.5% 0.0%
Calories 15 kcal/100ml 46 kcal/330ml (~14 kcal/100ml)
Functional Ingredients ✓ 375mg Social Blend ✗
L-Theanine ✓ ✗
Ashwagandha ✓ ✗
Gluten Free ✓ ✗
Vegan ✓ ✓
Price ~£2.50/440ml ~£1.00/330ml
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. Budweiser Zero 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. Budweiser Zero offers american-style lager. Different styles for different preferences.

The Relaxation Factor

84% of IMPOSSIBREW customers report feeling relaxed. Budweiser Zero 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 Budweiser Zero better?
Different products. Budweiser Zero offers american-style lager. 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 Budweiser Zero help you relax?
No. Budweiser Zero contains no functional ingredients. IMPOSSIBREW contains L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium specifically designed to promote calm.
Is Budweiser Zero gluten free?
No. IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager is gluten-free.
Which has fewer calories?
IMPOSSIBREW has 15 kcal/100ml. Budweiser Zero: 46 kcal/330ml (~14 kcal/100ml).
Where can I buy both?
IMPOSSIBREW: impossibrew.co.uk, Amazon, Dry Drinker. Budweiser Zero: available online at their website and selected UK retailers.

→ See our full Budweiser Zero 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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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.