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How much alcohol is really in athletic beer?

2 min read
Athletic Brewing Company has a proprietary brewing process that results in its beers consistently containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). This makes their products true to the "non-alcoholic" classification, a detail often misunderstood by consumers. While many assume non-alcoholic beer means 0.0% ABV, Athletic beer, like most products in this category, contains a trace amount, which is still significantly lower than what is required for intoxication.

Can You Feel a Buzz From Non-Alcoholic Beer?

5 min read
According to a 2012 German university study, participants who drank 1.5 litres of non-alcoholic beer in one hour had a maximum blood alcohol concentration of just 0.0056%, far below any intoxicating level. So, while the alcohol content is too low to cause intoxication, can you feel a buzz from non-alcoholic beer due to other factors?

Does alcohol-free cider have alcohol in it?

3 min read
In many regions, a product labeled “alcohol-free” can legally contain a trace amount of alcohol, typically up to 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). This is a key distinction that can surprise consumers who expect a complete absence of alcohol in their non-alcoholic cider.

Do Non-Alcoholic Beers Get You Buzzed?

4 min read
According to a 2012 German study, participants who drank 1.5 liters of 0.4% non-alcoholic beer in one hour had a blood alcohol content (BAC) 100 times lower than the legal driving limit. This demonstrates how it is practically impossible to get a buzz from the trace alcohol found in most non-alcoholic beers.

Is non-alcoholic beer actually free of alcohol?

4 min read
According to U.S. federal law, a beverage can be labeled "non-alcoholic" even if it contains up to 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). This surprising fact immediately raises questions: Is non-alcoholic beer actually free of alcohol, or does it contain a small, yet notable, amount?

Does NA Beer Count as Alcohol? A Look at Legalities and Sobriety

4 min read
In the United States, a beverage can be legally labeled 'non-alcoholic' even if it contains up to 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). This small, but present, amount often creates confusion for those monitoring their intake, especially when navigating legal, health, or personal sobriety goals.

Is 0.5% Alcohol Considered Non-Alcoholic?

4 min read
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and many other international regulations, a beverage containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) is officially classified as non-alcoholic. This threshold is a key point of discussion for consumers curious about the growing market of 'no-and-low' alcoholic drinks.