Alcohol-free beers

A craft alcohol-free beer is an artisan beer brewed with the same exacting standards as a classic beer: quality hops, selected malts, precise yeasts and carefully crafted recipes.
The term craft denotes a spirit — independence, creativity, respect for flavour — far more than a simple alcohol level.

Does alcohol-free beer actually have flavour?

Yes, and sometimes more so than certain alcoholic beers.
The best alcohol-free beers offer a genuine bitterness, clean aromas, a balanced texture and a beautiful length on the palate. They are no longer drunk by default, but by pleasure.

How is an alcohol-free beer made?

There are several methods depending on the brewery: low-temperature fermentation, stopped fermentation or gentle dealcoholisation after brewing.
What matters most of all is the result in the mouth: a real head, a frank attack and expressive aromas.

What is the difference between an alcohol-free beer and a 0.0% beer?

An alcohol-free beer can contain up to 0.5% alcohol, while a 0.0% beer displays a nil or near-nil level.
In both cases, what matters most is the taste quality, not merely the number on the label.

What styles of alcohol-free beer can you find?

Today, almost every style exists in an alcohol-free version: blondes, IPAs, dark ales, stouts, fruit beers and sour beers.
There is no longer one alcohol-free beer, but dozens of profiles, to satisfy every craving.

Is alcohol-free beer only for people who don't drink?

No.
Alcohol-free beer appeals just as much to beer lovers as to athletes, people who alternate, drivers or the simply curious. It is an inclusive drink, not a category apart.

Can you drink an alcohol-free beer at the table?

Yes, without hesitation.
Alcohol-free beers pair very well with veggie burgers, spicy dishes, aged cheeses or even certain chocolate desserts. They find their place at the table quite naturally.

Does alcohol-free beer give you a hangover?

No.
Alcohol-free (or with a negligible level), it avoids dehydration, fatigue and the next-day fog. You get the pleasure of beer, without the side effects.

Why choose an alcohol-free beer today?

Because it allows you to keep the conviviality, enjoy the flavour, stay clear-headed and feel good the next day.
It is not about drinking less. It is about drinking differently.

How does Gueule de Joie select its alcohol-free beers?

At Gueule de Joie, every beer is tasted, analysed and selected for its balance and personality.
We work with committed French and European breweries capable of producing serious, creative and modern alcohol-free beers — the ones we want to drink ourselves.

Alcohol-free beer is no longer a bland alternative: it is a drink of flavour, sharing and freedom.