Dirwest Cofiwch Dryweryn Lager is a nonalcoholic craft beer that, per the brand, features crisp citrus notes, gentle bitterness and a clean finish. Retailing for around $28 per four-pack, it is gluten-free, vegan and low-calorie.
Dirwest, a company with a name that means “temperance” in Welsh, produces nonalcoholic beverages that prioritize taste, mouthfeel and enjoyment. All products are made in Wales and use eco-friendly packaging, including recyclable aluminum cans for beer and flint glass bottles with hand-applied organic ink labels for spirits.
The beer itself very pale, and very light, but that shouldn’t lead you to think there’s not much to it. It feels a bit odd to say it about such a proudly Welsh product, but this has all the characteristics of a really good German lager, including that bitter bite lacking from so many big-brand lagers. If you’re in search of authenticity in the lager category, this is a good place to start.