IMPOSSIBREW vs Lucky Saint | Which Alcohol-Free Beer Is Better?

Functional wind-down vs classic unfiltered lager

IMPOSSIBREW or Lucky Saint?

Both are 0.5% alcohol-free lagers. Lucky Saint keeps the recipe traditional. IMPOSSIBREW adds a published 375mg Social Blend to a larger 440ml can. The better choice depends on what you want from the beer.

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Comparison checked against both brands' current product information on 31 July 2026.

IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager 440ml can and glassIMPOSSIBREWEnhanced Lager, 440ml
Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager bottleLucky SaintUnfiltered Lager, 330ml

At a glance

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What matters IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager
ABV 0.5% 0.5%
Can / bottle size 440ml can 330ml can or bottle
Calories 17 kcal per 100ml 16 kcal per 100ml
Sugar 0.7g per 100ml 0.1g per 100ml
Functional ingredients 375mg Social Blend per can: L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1 and Magnesium None. Pilsner malt, Hallertau hops, spring water and lager yeast
Gluten-free Yes No, contains barley malt
Vegan Yes Yes
Brewed in United Kingdom Germany and the United Kingdom
Largest direct multipack price From £2.12 per 440ml can From £1.59 per 330ml can

Pack prices are not like-for-like by can size. At the largest direct packs listed when checked, both were about 48p per 100ml. Prices can change.

The honest answer

Choose Lucky Saint if...

  • You want a traditional four-ingredient lager without a functional blend.
  • You prefer a smaller 330ml serve and very low sugar.
  • Your priority is familiar unfiltered lager character rather than an added wind-down proposition.

Choose IMPOSSIBREW if...

  • You want a larger 440ml lager built for the evening wind-down.
  • You want the 375mg Social Blend amount stated per can.
  • You need a gluten-free lager and want functional ingredients alongside beer flavour.

What is actually different?

Lucky Saint stays traditional

Lucky Saint's current product information lists four ingredients: Pilsner malt, Hallertau hops, spring water and lager yeast. Its lager is unfiltered, vegan and brewed in Germany and the UK. It contains gluten and does not add nootropics or adaptogens.

IMPOSSIBREW adds a measured functional blend

IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager combines a crisp, lightly hoppy 0.5% lager with 375mg of Social Blend per 440ml can. The blend contains L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1 and Magnesium. In IMPOSSIBREW's published research with more than 1,000 participants, over 70% said they felt relaxed after drinking it.

375mgSocial Blend per 440ml can
17kcal per 100ml
70%+reported feeling relaxed in IMPOSSIBREW research

Frequently asked questions

Is IMPOSSIBREW better than Lucky Saint?

Not for everyone. Lucky Saint is the simpler choice if you want a traditional unfiltered lager. IMPOSSIBREW is the stronger fit if you want a gluten-free 440ml lager with a stated functional blend for the wind-down.

Which has fewer calories?

Lucky Saint lists 16 kcal per 100ml and IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager lists 17 kcal per 100ml. The difference is one calorie per 100ml.

Where is Lucky Saint brewed?

Lucky Saint's current FAQ says its beer is brewed in Germany and the United Kingdom. The previous version of this page described the origin as unclear; that was stale and has been corrected.

Does Lucky Saint contain functional ingredients?

No. Its current lager recipe is Pilsner malt, Hallertau hops, spring water and lager yeast. That traditional simplicity is part of its appeal.

Is IMPOSSIBREW gluten-free?

Yes, IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager is gluten-free and vegan. Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager contains barley malt and is not gluten-free.

Want the functional option?

Try IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager: a full 440ml alcohol-free lager with 375mg Social Blend for the evening wind-down.

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Sources checked 31 July 2026: IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager, IMPOSSIBREW research, Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager and Lucky Saint FAQ.