IMPOSSIBREW vs Erdinger | Which Alcohol-Free Beer Is Better?

Erdinger Alkoholfrei wheat beer

IMPOSSIBREW and Erdinger Alkoholfrei both claim functional benefits in their alcohol-free beers - but they target completely different needs. This comparison breaks down the ingredients, taste, and purpose of each.

Side-by-Side Comparison

IMPOSSIBREW Erdinger Alkoholfrei
ABV 0.5% <0.5%
Calories (per 100ml) 15 kcal 25 kcal
Functional Ingredients ✓ 375mg Social Blend B9, B12 (isotonic)
L-Theanine
Ashwagandha
Vitamin B1
Magnesium
Gluten Free
Relaxation Effect 84% report feeling relaxed Recovery focused (not relaxation)
Price ~£2.50/440ml ~£1.95/500ml

Key Differences

Functional Ingredients

Both brands include functional additives - but for different purposes. IMPOSSIBREW contains 375mg of the Social Blend (L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, Magnesium) for relaxation. Erdinger adds B9 (folic acid) and B12 for immune support and isotonic recovery. One is for winding down. The other is for recovering after exercise.

Taste and Style

Completely different beer styles. IMPOSSIBREW is a clean lager with citrus and honey notes. Erdinger is a Bavarian wheat beer with banana, clove, and spicy malt. If you prefer wheat beers, Erdinger has decades of heritage. Both are competent within their style.

The Relaxation Factor

84% of IMPOSSIBREW customers report feeling relaxed. Erdinger makes no relaxation claims - its positioning is around sports recovery and rehydration. If you want to replace the wind-down feeling of an alcoholic drink, IMPOSSIBREW is specifically designed for that. Erdinger is designed for after the gym.

Dietary Considerations

IMPOSSIBREW is gluten-free with 15 kcal/100ml. Erdinger contains gluten (wheat + barley) with 25 kcal/100ml. Both are vegan.

→ See our full Erdinger Alkoholfrei Review 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IMPOSSIBREW or Erdinger better?
Different beers for different moments. Erdinger is a solid post-workout wheat beer with B vitamins. IMPOSSIBREW is built for social occasions with 375mg of relaxation-promoting ingredients. For sport, Erdinger. For socialising, IMPOSSIBREW.
Is Erdinger really isotonic?
Erdinger Alkoholfrei is marketed as isotonic with B9 and B12 vitamins. Isotonic relates to fluid absorption - useful for rehydration. It does not promote relaxation or calm.
Which has fewer calories?
IMPOSSIBREW: 15 kcal/100ml. Erdinger: 25 kcal/100ml.
Is Erdinger gluten free?
No. Contains wheat malt and barley malt. IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager is gluten-free.
Where can I buy both?
Erdinger: Tesco, Sainsbury's, most UK supermarkets. IMPOSSIBREW: impossibrew.co.uk, Amazon, Dry Drinker, Wise Bartender.

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