IMPOSSIBREW vs Nirvana Brewery | Which Alcohol-Free Beer Is Better?

IMPOSSIBREW and Nirvana Brewery 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 | Nirvana Brewery | |
|---|---|---|
| ABV | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Calories | 15 kcal/100ml | Not disclosed |
| Functional Ingredients | ✓ 375mg Social Blend | ✗ |
| L-Theanine | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ashwagandha | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gluten Free | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vegan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | ~£2.50/440ml | ~£1.50/330ml |
| 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. Nirvana Brewery 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. Nirvana Brewery offers various (pale ale, ipa, lager). Different styles for different preferences.
The Relaxation Factor
84% of IMPOSSIBREW customers report feeling relaxed. Nirvana Brewery 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 Nirvana Brewery better?
Does Nirvana Brewery help you relax?
Is Nirvana Brewery gluten free?
Which has fewer calories?
Where can I buy both?
→ See our full Nirvana Brewery Review 2026
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IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager - the only alcohol-free beer with 375mg of functional ingredients designed to help you relax.
Shop IMPOSSIBREWAbout 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.
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.
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.
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.

