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

IMPOSSIBREW vs Days Brewing comparison

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."

- Trustpilot, 3 stars

"Neither the IPA nor the lager are very good."

- Trustpilot, 3 stars

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IMPOSSIBREW or Days Brewing better?
It depends on your priorities. Days offers true 0.0% ABV. IMPOSSIBREW offers functional relaxation via 375mg of clinically-studied ingredients. For taste and relaxation, IMPOSSIBREW. For strict zero alcohol, Days.
Does Days Brewing help you relax?
No. Days contains no functional ingredients. IMPOSSIBREW contains L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium specifically designed to promote calm.
Is Days Brewing gluten free?
No. Days uses malted barley. IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager is gluten-free.
Which has fewer calories?
IMPOSSIBREW: 15 kcal/100ml. Days: ~21 kcal/100ml.
Where can I buy both?
IMPOSSIBREW: impossibrew.co.uk, Amazon, Dry Drinker. Days: daysbrewing.com and specialist AF retailers.

→ See our full Days Brewing Review 2026

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