I’ll be honest with you, this post is a pretty personal one for me. Sure, it’s jam-packed with useful information about all kinds of non-alcoholic Belgian beers, but the motivation behind writing it is completely selfish.
You see, I’ve been in love with Belgian beers from the minute I tasted my first Delirium Tremens in Brussels. When I decided to stop drinking, I mourned the loss of my beloved Chimmays, Hoegaardens, and La Chouffes more than any other drink.
You can imagine my joy/surprise/elation when I discovered that tons of my favorite Belgian beers come in non-alcoholic varieties. So, if you love Belgian beers as much as I do, then check out this list of 14 best non-alcoholic Belgian beers.
Best Non-Alcoholic Belgian Beers Roundup
Achouffe Brewery – Chouffe Alcohol-Free Blonde
Can I just tell you how excited I was to find out that an alcohol-free version of La Chouffe exists? I don’t know if it’s the squat little bottle or the gnomes on the label, but I’m obsessed with this beer.
La Chouffe pours a hazy, golden yellow color characteristic of blond beers. On the nose, there’s some fruitiness and sweet malts. The taste is well-balanced but aren’t especially complex.
Read our Chouffe Alcohol-Free review for full tasting notes.
Order online from non-alcoholic drinks retailers Dry Drinker or Amazon UK (within the UK).
Leffe 0.0 Blond / Blonde
Leffe is one of my favorite Belgian beer brands, and their non-alcoholic beer options are just as delicious as the regular Leffes.
Leffe Blonde 0.0 features a pale malt base and notes of banana. It is uncomplicated, light, crisp and refreshing – exactly what I need from a Leffe beer.
Read our full review of Leffe 0.0 Blond for all our tasting notes.
Order online from non-alcoholic drinks retailer Dry Drinker (within the UK).
Leffe Brown 0.0 Ale (Brune/Bruin)
I can’t mention Leffe without also mentioning their darker non-alcoholic beer, the Leffe Brown. Leffe Brown 0.0 offers a delightful combination of lightness and rich roasted flavors that make it a truly enjoyable beer.
The taste is dominated by roasted malts and caramel. Unlike a heavy stout, it doesn’t weigh you down, and its smooth body ensures an effortlessly easy-drinking experience.
Read our full review of Leffe Brown 0.0 here.
Stella Artois – Liberte
No list of Belgian beers would be complete without mentioning Stella Artois – even if it is not the best tasting non-alcoholic beer I have tasted.
Stella Artois Liberté is a malt-heavy beer with not a lot of hop flavors to it. While it does not taste exactly like a regular Stella Artois beer, the non-alcoholic version does taste like a classic, clean lager sweetened by a touch of lemon.
I must say though, there’s a heavy, almost syrupy sweetness to Liberté that contributes to a heavy mouthfeel. It’s not a perfect beer, but it’s a pretty good stand-in that’s widely available.
Order online from non-alcoholic drinks retailers Proof No More (within the United States) and Dry Drinker (within the UK).
Jupiler 0.0%
I have a confession to make. Out of the dozens of Belgian beers I’ve tried, Jupiler was never one of them. You see, my Belgian beer phase coordinated perfectly with my peak hipster phase. So drinking a mass-market lager was completely out of the question.
But the flagship 5.2% brew is the best-selling beer in Belgium so the Jupiler folks must be doing something right. As the name suggests, Jupiler 0.0% is the alcohol-free version of the classic pale lager.
Jupiler 0.0% has the classic clean smell you’d expect from a pale lager, and on the palate, the flavor is clean and malty with very little bitterness. In addition, there’s a bit of sweetness at the end of each sip.
While this beer won’t knock your socks off, it’s pretty darn good for a mass-market Belgian lager.
Order online from non-alcoholic drinks retailer Dry Drinker (within the UK).
Brussels Beer Project – Pico Bello Hazy IPA
Brussels Beer Project (BBP) is known for a more modern approach to brewing, and their catalog of beers consists mostly of IPAs, a style that’s virtually unheard of in Belgium. In addition to its alcoholic offerings, BBP has two non-alcoholic options, one of which is Pico Bella, a hazy IPA.
Unlike many non-alcoholic beers that have their alcohol removed before packaging, this beer is brewed with a special yeast strain that creates fruity esters and minimal alcohol.
As a non-alcoholic beer, Pico Bello does not really remind me of beer. It tastes too fruity and sour without having enough malt backbone to recreate the beer experience. Sans alcohol, it feels more like a sour fruit juice than a beer alternative.
This isn’t an exact replica of a hazy IPA but it’ll do as long as the sour flavors don’t bother you too much. Read our full review of Pico Bello here.
Brussels Beer Project – Pico Nova West Coast IPA
Brussels Beer Project’s other non-alcoholic offering is Pico Nova, a West Coast IPA. This type of IPA is known for its modern, aromatic hops. With a blend of Simcoe, Sabro, and Pahto, Pico Nova doesn’t disappoint on this front.
With Pico Nova, you can expect a flavor profile of pilsner malt and lemon with a prominent hop bitterness. Again, this might not be your new favorite non-alcoholic Belgian beer, but it’s certainly worth trying.
De Halve Maan – Sportzot
This Belgian blond is brewed in the picturesque town of Bruges and it’s one of the more “typical” Belgian-style beers on this list.
Sportzot is fruity and sweet to begin with, then you will start to get notes of ripe bananas, herbs, wheat, and lemon. The mouthfeel is thinner than I’d like and the bubbles were almost aggressively harsh.
Overall, not one of my favorites but an interesting brew to try if you can get your hands on it.
Order online from non-alcoholic drinks retailer Wise Bartender (within the UK).
Force Majeure – Traditional Blond
Founded by triathlete Stijn Panis in 2019, Force Majeure is Belgium’s first non-alcoholic beer brand. The company promises 100% flavor and 0% alcohol, and based on my taste test, they’re on to something.
Traditional Blond is malty with a nice bitterness and hints of orange and lemon. The body is a bit light but I wouldn’t call it watery. Overall, the flavors blend well and the body is sufficient.
Force Majeure – Tripel
Another one of Force Majeure’s popular offerings is the Tripel. Like an alcoholic Tripel, this one has spicy hop aromas and lots of fruity esters present in the flavor.
Tripel features notes of roasted malts, banana, citrus orange, and bubblegum competed with some caramel maltiness. There are also some spicy peppers and cloves that come in from the aroma. The finish is dry, balanced, and bitter.
Force Majeure did an excellent job recreating a tripel with this one. Perhaps the only downside to note is the strong smell and taste of bananas, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Order online from Amazon (within the US).
Neobulles – Bière Des Amis Blonde
As its name suggests, Bière des Amis Blonde is a beer that’s meant to be enjoyed with friends. Even better, this beer is made with natural ingredients and has no additives.
Bière des Amis Blonde is malty with notes of citrus and a slightly bitter aftertaste. As a blonde beer, it meets my expectation as a crisp and refreshing beer.
Order online from non-alcoholic drinks retailer Dry Drinker (within the UK).
Palm Brewery – Palm 0.0
Palm is not the most interesting Belgian beer you’ll find, but it is worth a mention on this list. Founded in 1908, Palm Belgian Craft Brewers is a beer brewery from Steenhuffel (Belgium).
Palm 0.0 features grainy malts, caramel and honey, with some bitter hoppiness hanging around in the background. While it’s not my favorite Belgian beer, it’s a good mass-market option for those living in Europe.
Affligem – Blonde 0.0%
Affligem is yet another Belgian brewery I was happy to see getting into the non-alcoholic game. The 0.0% Blonde is a light golden ale that has Affligem’s signature soft fruitiness backed with subtle bitterness.
Malt dominates the aroma and taste but there are also some hops present (although not enough to make the beer very hoppy). Citrus and tropical notes come in next, with caramel and banana adding sweet syrupiness to the flavor.
Affligem Blond is smooth and slightly bitter on the finish. All in all, this is a delicious non-alcoholic Belgian beer I’d be happy to try again.
Hoegaarden 0.0
I have had a fair share of Hoegaarden in my drinking days, and I’m excited that this big-name Belgian beer brand is now offering a non-alcoholic option.
Hoegaarden 0.0 has a wheaty base with notes of orange and spicy coriander. Unfortunately, it does not have the same strong citrusy flavors found in the original Hoegaarden. It might not be as good as the regular Hoegaarden, but it is a good enough substitute when you’re craving a Hoegaarden.
Conclusion
There you have it–14 of my top picks for non-alcoholic Belgian beers. While they weren’t all winners, I’m excited to see so many breweries from this beer-obsessed nation creating non-alcoholic varieties. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next!
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Duvel was my favorite in my heyday. Is there a Belgian NA that comes closest to Duvel in your opinion? Thanks!
Great question! I wish Duvel would create a non-alcoholic version. But I would say maybe try Chouffe NA Blonde. It is not going to be the same though, unfortunately.
Love your site!! Been clean and sober for 13 years and had always missed beer and the beer culture – especially anything beown red or black. Then I discovered Kwaremont 0.0!
Will be trying to lay my hands on some of the other beers you’ve listed
Thanks so much David! Ah, we’ve never heard of Kwaremont 0.0… will check that out!
You should really try the Trottinette by Drink drink, it's a really nice non alcoholic IPA.
Thanks, will check it out!