IMPOSSIBREW vs Days Brewing | Which Alcohol-Free Beer Is Better?

IMPOSSIBREW and Days Brewing represent two different approaches to alcohol-free beer. IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager contains 375mg of the Social Blend - L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium - designed to promote relaxation. Days Brewing focuses on true 0.0% ABV beer brewed in Scotland. Both are premium, but they solve different problems.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| IMPOSSIBREW | Days Brewing | |
|---|---|---|
| ABV | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Calories (per 100ml) | 15 kcal | ~21 kcal |
| Sugar (per 100ml) | Less than 1g | Less than 2.5g |
| Nootropics / Adaptogens | ✓ 375mg Social Blend | ✗ None |
| L-Theanine | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ashwagandha | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vitamin B1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| Magnesium | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gluten Free | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vegan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Relaxation Effect | 84% report feeling relaxed | No functional benefits |
| Price (per can) | ~£2.50 / 440ml | ~£2.25 / 330ml |
Key Differences
Functional Ingredients
IMPOSSIBREW contains 375mg of the Social Blend for relaxation. Days contains only water, barley, hops, and yeast - no functional additives of any kind.
Taste and Style
IMPOSSIBREW has citrus and honey notes with a hoppy finish. Days offers a Lager (clean, floral) and Pale Ale (tropical fruit). Taste reviews for Days are polarised - some customers find the flavour unpleasant, with "distasteful aftertaste" noted on Trustpilot.
The Relaxation Factor
84% of IMPOSSIBREW customers report feeling relaxed. Days provides no relaxation effect beyond the ritual of holding a beer. If unwinding matters to you, only one product is designed for it.
Dietary Considerations
IMPOSSIBREW is gluten-free and vegan with 15 kcal/100ml. Days contains gluten (barley) with ~21 kcal/100ml. Days does offer true 0.0% ABV for those who need strictly zero alcohol.
What Customers Say
IMPOSSIBREW Customers
"Great taste and I genuinely feel relaxed after one."
- IMPOSSIBREW customer
"The Social Blend makes all the difference. This is what AF beer should be."
- IMPOSSIBREW customer
Days Brewing Customers
"Distasteful aftertaste on ale and lager."
"Neither the IPA nor the lager are very good."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IMPOSSIBREW or Days Brewing better?
Does Days Brewing help you relax?
Is Days Brewing gluten free?
Which has fewer calories?
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→ See our full Days Brewing Review 2026
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IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager - the alcohol-free beer with 375mg of functional ingredients designed to help you relax.
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