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

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?
Does Budweiser Zero help you relax?
Is Budweiser Zero gluten free?
Which has fewer calories?
Where can I buy both?
→ See our full Budweiser Zero Review 2026
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Shop IMPOSSIBREWAbout 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.
Turnover growth, 2023 to 2025. The UK's fastest‑growing alcohol‑free beer brand, as named in the 2026 UK Fast Growth Index.
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.
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.

