IMPOSSIBREW vs Corona Cero | Which Alcohol-Free Beer Is Better?

Corona Cero alcohol-free beer

IMPOSSIBREW and Corona Cero 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 Corona Cero
ABV 0.5% 0.0%
Calories 15 kcal/100ml ~17 kcal/100ml
Functional Ingredients ✓ 375mg Social Blend ✗
L-Theanine ✓ ✗
Ashwagandha ✓ ✗
Gluten Free ✓ ✗
Vegan ✓ ✓
Price ~£2.50/440ml ~£1.25/330ml
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. Corona Cero 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. Corona Cero offers mexican-style lager. Different styles for different preferences.

The Relaxation Factor

84% of IMPOSSIBREW customers report feeling relaxed. Corona Cero 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 Corona Cero better?
Different products. Corona Cero offers mexican-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 Corona Cero help you relax?
No. Corona Cero contains no functional ingredients. IMPOSSIBREW contains L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium specifically designed to promote calm.
Is Corona Cero gluten free?
No. IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager is gluten-free.
Which has fewer calories?
IMPOSSIBREW has 15 kcal/100ml. Corona Cero: ~17 kcal/100ml.
Where can I buy both?
IMPOSSIBREW: impossibrew.co.uk, Amazon, Dry Drinker. Corona Cero: available online at their website and selected UK retailers.

→ See our full Corona Cero 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.