Non-alcoholic beer

Some versions contain small amounts of alcohol, while others are labelled 0.0%. If you need to avoid alcohol completely, choose a 0.0% product and check its stated alcohol content.

Chill it well and pour slowly down the side of a clean glass to keep the foam from rising too quickly. A lager-style version is often served in a tall glass; a wheat-style one suits a wider glass that lets its aroma open up.

Yes. Use it in beer batter for fish or vegetables, or add it to a stew or marinade for a malty note. In a batter, pour it in just before frying so its fizz helps keep the coating light.

Crisps, salted nuts and grilled foods are easy matches, while a wheat-style beer works well with spicy dishes. Its bitterness can also cut through the richness of fried food.

Keep it covered in the fridge and drink it soon; once opened, it loses its fizz and fresh flavour. Store unopened bottles or cans somewhere cool and dark, away from heat.

It is brewed like ordinary beer, then either made with less alcohol during fermentation or de-alcoholised afterwards. Removing alcohol can also reduce some of the aromas, so brewers may adjust the recipe to bring back a fuller flavour.

Usually, yes: use the same amount in a stew, marinade or batter. The result may taste less bitter or malty, so choose a style similar to the beer the recipe calls for.

The names can cover different alcohol levels, so compare the stated ABV rather than relying on the wording alone. A 0.0% beer is distinct from a low-alcohol beer that contains some alcohol.