Three Spirit Review 2026 - Taste, Ingredients & How It Compares

Three Spirit is one of the few alcohol-free brands that includes functional ingredients - joining IMPOSSIBREW in the emerging category of drinks designed to do more than just taste like beer. But how do they compare? We take a closer look at what Three Spirit offers, how customers rate it, and how it stacks up against IMPOSSIBREW's Social Blend formula.
At a Glance
| IMPOSSIBREW | Three Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| ABV | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Calories | 17 kcal/100ml | Varies |
| Functional Ingredients | ✓ 1,650mg Social Blend per can | ✓ (adaptogens) |
| Style | Enhanced Lager | Functional botanical spirits (not beer) |
| Gluten Free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vegan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | ~£3.00/440ml | ~£24.99/500ml |
| Relaxation Effect | 72% felt relaxed (own 2024 survey) | Adaptogens included |
What You Need to Know
The product: Plant-powered functional spirits. Lion's Mane, Ashwagandha in some products. Closest to IB's functional positioning but in spirits category.
The gap: Not a beer. Very expensive (£25/bottle). Niche taste. Herbal/botanical flavour profile.
Products: The Livener, Social Elixir, Nightcap
How Does Three Spirit Compare to IMPOSSIBREW?
Both Three Spirit and IMPOSSIBREW use functional ingredients in alcohol-free beer - a category they helped pioneer. The key differences are in formulation, scale, and track record.
IMPOSSIBREW uses the Social Blend formula - 1,650mg per can of L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium. The dosage is standardised and published. 72% of responses in our own 2024 customer survey (558 of 775) said they felt relaxed.
Three Spirit has a smaller customer base and less published data on dosage and efficacy. Both brands are gluten-free and vegan.
If you are choosing between the two, IMPOSSIBREW has the larger customer base, more published efficacy data, and a wider distribution network.
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Looking for More Than Just a Beer?
IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager - the only alcohol-free beer with 1,650mg per can 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.

