In earlier times, beer lovers were mainly spoiled with " pipes of beer " that were neatly packed in crates. However, with the rise of craft beers and home brewers, not only the composition of beer recipes has evolved, but also the way we package our beloved barley beer. Canned beer: why? A notable change in this process is the growing popularity of canned beer. More and more breweries are embracing this form of packaging because of various advantages. Tin appears to be perfectly airtight and lighttight It is easier to distribute because of its light weight Contributes to a simpler recycling process. In addition, tin packaging offers unprecedented design possibilities, resulting in beautiful and artistic prints. Can or bottle: can you taste the difference? Research shows that the average beer drinker tastes no difference between beer from a can and beer from a bottle. The difference in experience lies in the way the beer is served: from a bottle or a can into a glass. Either way, the taste remains unchanged. Moreover, a dent in a beer can is no cause for concern these days. In the past there was a risk of rust formation, but thanks to improved metal quality, this is now a thing of the past. Beer in a can, bottle or both Some daring breweries have made the switch to cans entirely. This includes the Zeeland brewery Kees, the American Oskar Blues Brewery, and the Athletic Brewery, which supplies exclusive canned beer. Non-alcoholic breweries have also switched to cans, such as Mash Gang , Brulo andBig Drop . On the other hand, there are also plenty of breweries that only brew beer in bottles , such as the Danish Teedawn . Most breweries have a mix, such as Brouwerij 't IJ , Jopen and Brewdog . Finally, there are also breweries that have an aluminum bottle, such as Heineken andKiss'Wing . Then you have the benefits of a bottle, but still the chills of a can. What does ONP5 think: can or bottle? We are personally more fans of the cans, but that is purely because of the looks. If you have crafty non-alcoholic beer, you just want it to be in a nice can. On the other hand, we are in favor of a tasty bottled lager, which you can drink straight from the bottle. We think you should just drink brands like Corona and Desperados from the bottle, and of course with a slice of lemon. Cans are more convenient when you go to the park or the beach, for example. Can or bottle: every advantage has its disadvantage. But if you still have doubts about canned beer, we challenge you to let go of that image and champion this contemporary form of packaging. It's not about the packaging, but about the unmistakable taste experience that your favorite beer has to offer, regardless of whether it comes from a bottle or can! View all non-alcoholic canned beers here. View all non-alcoholic bottled beers here.

Nitro stout beer has gained significant popularity in recent years, with breweries worldwide experimenting with this unique brewing style. Nitro stout is distinguished by the use of nitrogen (nitro) instead of carbon dioxide (CO2) to carbonate the beer. This results in a creamy texture and a silky mouthfeel. Examples of Nitro Stout are "Hard Pour" from vandeStreek, Guinness and recently also a collaboration between Mash Gang and Siren, the "Call of the Void". The Dutch VandeStreek Bier's "Hard Pour" is temporarily out of stock, but is an intriguing nitro stout that puts an innovative twist on this traditional beer category. VandeStreek's Hard Pour manages to create a lush foam head that slowly sinks into the beer, creating a visually appealing presentation. The taste of Hard Pour is an immersive experience of roasted malts, subtle chocolate notes and a hint of coffee. The nitro effect brings out these flavors in a unique way, taking the beer lover on a journey of complexity and refinement. The mouthfeel is silky soft and creamy, making every sip a pleasure for the senses. As we enter the international nitro stout scene, Guinness is a name that does not go unnoticed. As the pioneer of nitro beer, Guinness has dominated the market for decades with its iconic Guinness Draught. And she has also introduced the Guinness 0.0 some time ago. This Irish beer is known for its smooth, velvety texture and distinctive flavor profile of roasted barley and light bitterness. A fantastic Nitro Stout has also been created from England through the collaboration between Siren and Mash Gang: "Call of the Void". Chocolate, vanilla, Tonka beans and coffee fight for a place on the taste buds. Some even taste a bit of licorice in it. In any case, very complex and (therefore) greatly appreciated. All three beers, the Hard Pour from VandeStreek, Call of the Void from Mash Gang and Guinness Draft, share the core qualities of nitro stout, but differ in nuances of taste and aroma. Where Hard Pour takes a bold approach with its roasted notes, Guinness Draft presents a more balanced profile with subtle bitterness. Mash Gang, on the other hand, looks for the complexity of the different flavors. In conclusion, both VandeStreek's Hard Pour, Call of the Void by Mash Gang and Guinness Draft are compelling nitro stout options for dark beer lovers. Whether you prefer the Dutch innovation of Hard Pour, the timeless elegance of Guinness Draught, or the surprising taste of Mash Gang's Call of the Void, nitro stout remains a fascinating category that continues to evolve and surprise in the world of craft beer.

"Do you also have an non alcoholic Saison?" a beer sommelier recently asked me. I had to think very hard and then came to the conclusion that this is about the only beer that does not have an alcohol-free version. For the rest, there is an alcohol-free counterpart for just about every type of beer. There is alcohol-free stout, alcohol-free porter, alcohol-free sour, alcohol-free tripel and of course alcohol-free IPA. The latter type is very common. The most commonly consumed type of non-alcoholic beer is, it will not surprise you, pilsner or lager. It has a light and refreshing taste. It is often brewed using the same ingredients as regular lager, but the alcohol is removed during the brewing process. Non-alcoholic lager is a great choice for classic beer lovers who do not want to drink alcohol. In fact, the large commercial breweries always have an alcohol-free version of their lager. Another popular choice is alcohol-free wheat beer. Wheat beer is known for its fruity and spicy taste. You will of course also find this in the alcohol-free variant. The beer is brewed with wheat, which provides a light and refreshing character. Then herbs, especially coriander and citrus peel, are added, giving the beer a fresh citrusy taste. Non-alcoholic wheat beer is an excellent choice for hot summer days. For dark beer lovers there is also alcohol-free dark beer available. This beer has a rich and full taste, comparable to dark beer with alcohol. It is often brewed with roasted malt, which provides a complex and earthy flavor. Did you know that only about 5% dark malt is needed to give a beer a black color? Non-alcoholic dark beer is a great choice for those looking for a more robust flavor experience. Non-alcoholic dark beers are very popular in our shop. This beer tastes very good, especially when the days are getting shorter. The most common type of alcohol-free craft beer is the IPA . Many breweries use the extra hops in the beer for extra aroma and bitterness, so that an alcohol-free beer retains its original character. The hoppy taste ensures that you can drink a nice non-alcoholic beer without missing anything. Read more about the IPA in our other blog. And as we started this piece, there are many more alcohol-free beer types. We like a nice sour from time to time and an alcohol-free fruit beer is also delicious, especially in the summer. In short, take a look through our different types and put together a nice package. Or let yourself be advised by Janine or Raoul. We are always there for you.

A stout and a porter are both dark beers with a rich and toasty flavour, but they have some differences in their origins, flavor profile and history. What is the difference between a porter and a stout? And what do they mean by barrel aged stouts? What about non-alcoholic porters and stouts? We tell you all about it. Origin and history Porter: The porter beer originated in 18th century London, England. It was originally a mixture of different types of beer, such as brown ale, pale ale and old beers. Porters were popular with workers and merchants because of their affordability and taste. Naughty: Naughty originated ​​as a stronger version of porters. The name "stout" originally meant "strong" in the context of beer. Stout beers were originally advertised as "stout porters", and they gradually became stronger and more robust than traditional porters. Taste profile Porter: Porters generally have a rich, malty and lightly toasted character. They can display an array of flavors including chocolate, caramel, nuts and sometimes some fruitiness. In general, porters tend to be less alcoholic and less roasted than stouts. Stout: Stouts generally have a deeper roasted flavor and can show notes of coffee, chocolate and even smoke. They can also vary in strength, ranging from lighter dry stouts to heavier imperial stouts with higher alcohol percentages and more intense flavours. Alcohol percentage Porter: Porters usually have a moderate alcohol content, usually ranging from 4% to 6%. Stout: Stouts can have a wide range of alcohol content, ranging from lighter stouts with a lower alcohol content to heavier imperial stouts that can contain 8% or more alcohol. Both variants are also available alcohol-free. Differences Porter: There are different varieties of porters, such as ruby red porters and brown porters, which differ subtly in taste and character. Stout: Stouts also have different variations, including dry stouts, sweet stouts, oatmeal stouts, milk stouts and imperial stouts, each with their own unique characteristics and flavor profiles. Pastry Stout The emergence of the pastry stout is clearly visible. But what is that actually? A "pastry stout," as the name suggests, is a special type of stout beer inspired by sweet and decadent desserts. This beer style is known for using ingredients commonly found in pastries and desserts, such as chocolate, vanilla, coffee, caramel, fruit, nuts, spices, and even cookies or pastries. The purpose of a pastry stout is to recreate the taste and aromas of a dessert in a beer. Other dark beers In addition to porters and stouts, there are many other dark beer styles. Examples are: Oud Bruin, Dubbel beer, Bock, Quadrupel, Black IPA, Schwarzbier, Belgian Strong Dark beer and Scotch Ale. Barrel Aged A "barrel-aged stout" is a special type of stout beer that is aged after the brewing process in wooden barrels, usually barrels that were previously used to store strong alcoholic beverages such as whisky, bourbon, rum or wine. This aging in wooden barrels adds complexity and depth to the taste and aroma of the beer. Here are some characteristics of barrel-aged stouts. Aging in wooden barrels: Barrel-aged stouts are transferred to wooden barrels after primary fermentation. During the maturation process, the beer absorbs the flavors and aromas of the wood and the previous contents of the barrel, such as whisky, bourbon or wine. Enriched flavor profile: The barrel aging gives the stout extra layers of flavor and aroma. You can encounter notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, coconut, smoke, spices and even fruitiness, depending on the type of cask used. Alcohol percentage: Often barrel-aged stouts increase slightly in alcohol percentage during the maturation process. This can vary, but many barrel-aged stouts have a higher alcohol content than unaged stouts. Aging Duration: The duration of aging in barrels can vary widely, from a few months to several years. During this time the beer develops and absorbs the flavors of the wood and the previous contents of the keg. Limited Editions: Barrel-aged stouts are often released in limited quantities due to the complexity of the aging process and the time it takes to perfect the beer. This often makes them highly sought after and collectable beers among beer enthusiasts. Alcohol-free porters and stouts An alcohol-free stout is a variation of the traditional stout beer where the alcohol content has been removed or reduced to a very low level, usually below 0.5% alcohol by volume. This allows the beer to retain its distinctive flavor profile and aromas without the alcohol content normally associated with beer. Non-alcoholic stouts are produced using various techniques to reduce or remove the alcohol content. Some common methods are: Heating and distillation: The beer is gently heated to evaporate the alcohol and then the alcohol is distilled out. However, this can sometimes affect the taste and aromas. Reverse osmosis: Here the beer is filtered through a special membrane to separate the alcohol and other compounds, after which the alcohol-free beer is restored by mixing the resulting concentrate with water. Fermentation stop: Fermentation is stopped early before all sugars have been converted into alcohol, so that the alcohol content remains lower. Dilute: The beer can be diluted with water or other liquids to reduce the alcohol content. Fermentation with non-alcoholic yeast: Some brewers use special yeasts that produce less alcohol during the fermentation process. An alcohol-free stout still has the distinctive flavors of a traditional stout, such as roasted malt, chocolate and coffee-like aromas. However, as alcohol also contributes to the mouthfeel and depth of flavour, an alcohol-free variant may feel slightly thinner in the mouth and subtly differ from the experience of a fully alcoholic stout. Some good non-alcoholic porters and stouts at a glance: Guinness Draft 0.0% Perhaps the most famous Irish stout with its characteristic creamy head, but completely alcohol-free Galea Holy Roasty A low alcohol (0.5%) stout with a nice body where the notes of coffee predominate vandeStreek Hard Pour A nitro stout from Dutch soil with an alcohol percentage of 0.5% You can shake this beer before drinking it to ensure a nice foam head Mash Gang Hand that Feeds Mash Gang varies greatly in assortment, but they release very cool stouts. One of the most famous is the Reign in Blood, with cherry and vanilla. This Hand that Feeds is on the dry side, but still has the recognizable sweet and roasted taste that you expect from a stout Big Drop Galactic Milk Stout A milk stout from English soil with honeycomb and chocolate. Nittenauer Lola To the extent that we currently have in our range, this is the only non-alcoholic (0.5%) porter from Germany with a nice light dry coffee taste. Conclusion Although the lines between stouts and porters have become somewhat blurred over time and there is a lot of overlap in their flavor profiles, these traditional beer styles are still recognized and appreciated by beer enthusiasts around the world. The barrel aging process adds an extra dimension to the character of the stout and can lead to beers with deeper, richer and sometimes surprising flavours. Barrel-aged stouts are popular in the craft beer world for their unique and luxurious profile, but they can also carry higher price tags due to the labor-intensive nature of the aging process. Alcohol-free porters and stouts are also available on the market. Although you then get a slightly lighter body, these beers retain their deep characteristic taste and you are not left with a hangover.

For Speciaalbierwereld.nl and OnderNulPuntVijf I did a food pairing of a low-alcohol blonde beer and a homemade flammkuchen. The beer I chose for this food pairing was the Designated Dryver from the Dutch Bargain brewery from Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. Tasted and written by… BierMich! Dutch Bargain: About the brewers The beer in this food pairing comes from the Zeeland brewery Dutch Bargain. Dutch Bargain was started by 3 brewers, Marc Menue, Stijn Jordans and Thibo Baccarne, in 2011 in Groede and has since started a mission to give more people the 'craft beer experience 3.0'. The 3 gentlemen seem to be succeeding, because the brewery is growing and has already had to move to larger premises once. Dutch Bargain also refers to the habit of Dutch merchants to seal a closed deal with a joint drink. In the past often with gin, of course, but why not with craft beer? Designated Dryer: About the beer The Designated Dryer is a blond beer with 0.3. If you have a Dry January or you are the Bob, you can enjoy this blond beer. The brewer used water, wheat malt, barley malt, yeast and hops for the brewing and wanted to make the low-alcohol version of the Zeeuws Blond with this beer. I tasted the beer first before pairing it with the food. Below are my tasting notes. Sight: the beer is clear, golden in color and has a short, white head. Smell: The scent is hoppy and fresh with citrus. Taste: This low-alcohol blond ale is a bit sweet and fortunately also has something hoppy with citrus in the taste. Homemade Flammkuchen with fennel & bacon Now the flammkuchen, because I want you to know what I used to put this delicious dish on the table and drink a beer with it. Of course I made a dough with flour, water and yeast and, after the dough had been able to ripen in the fridge for about 20 hours, rolled it out into a round base. On this bottom I spread crème fraîche (with garlic and nutmeg) and then put a mixture of red onion, fennel, olive oil and black pepper on top. Then crispy fried bacon and grated gruyère on top and 5-8 minutes on the pizza stone in my BBQ that was heated to 350 degrees Celsius. Immediately after removing from the BBQ, I sprinkled fresh dill and grated lemon zest on top. The result: a delicious savory flammkuchen with a crispy base and a fresh fennel and lemon flavor in addition to the salty taste of bacon and gruyère. Designated Dryver x Homemade Flammkuchen with fennel & bacon The somewhat sweet taste of the Designated Dryver goes very well with the spicy and salty flavors of the flammkuchen. The fresher hop notes, although not overly present in the taste of the beer, are of course well balanced with the flammkuchen, because it also has some fresh flavors of the fennel, dill and lemon. A nice pairing that gives the Designated Driver more 'bite' and gives enough credit to the flammkuchen. Until the next! Want to read more reviews about specialty beer? Take a look at the Speciaalbierwereld.nl! Or check out all blond beers here at OnderNulPuntVijf!

BBF Brulo… Can you become friends with a beer? Yes, why not… you can be friends with everything anyway. With a chip shop, a crane, an aphid or, if necessary, with people. But why do I want this beer as a friend so badly? Well, Brulo's beers are something else, but never pompous. It is precisely the everyday that Brulo excels at. Like meeting up with them after a week of hard work. Instant fun, relaxation and a big smile on your face. How does the Brulo - Lust for Life DDH IPA 0.0 taste? In the Brulo – Lust for Life you can discover light citrus flavors and cheerful hop notes, which are followed by a long bitter. Now you expect a paragraph full of flavor notes, but in fairness this is pretty much it. I would like to add that the Brulo – Lust for Life is thirst-quenching and of course that it is tasty. Just the nice light feeling of a friendship. As if the beer wants to give you some advice: "well done man, now time for relaxation and a game of Mario Kart!"? What do you combine with the Brulo – Lust for Life DDH IPA 0.0? I can imagine that you want to snack or eat something with this beer. I would keep the food, like the beer, nice and fresh and light. A salad with Thai influences, a cozy white fish. Or for those who want to make something more exciting: a few years ago ceviche was a real trend. I think this light-hearted dish of fish in citrus juice will result in a frivolous combination. About Brulo Brulo was founded in Edinburgh in 2019 by James Brown (no, another one) with the aim of brewing beers with quality, high hops… and alcohol free! With Brulo, the boring non-alcoholic and poor beers are really a thing of the past. Tasted & written by… Peter Henry Top! Want to read more reviews about specialty beer? Take a look at the Special Beer World website!

You've perhaps already read or seen it: as of April 1, a deposit will be levied on cans in the Netherlands (no joke). A deposit on cans means that consumers pay a small amount (usually 15 Eurocents) when purchasing a can of soft drink or (alcoholfree) beer. They get that back when they return the empty can to a collection point. This stimulates the recycling of cans and reduces the amount of litter. In some countries, such as Germany and Norway, deposits on cans have already been introduced. And in the Netherlands this is the intention from 1 April 2023. From then on you can hand in deposit cans at approximately 17,000 collection points. Some tins in our shop at ONP5 therefore have a deposit, but some tins do not (yet). You can recognize the cans with a deposit by the logo. If that is stated on a can, then you have paid a deposit and you can get it back by handing it in. If that logo is not on it (for example with exclusive foreign alcoholfree beers) then you do not pay a deposit and (therefore) you cannot get anything back. Of course we ask you to recycle the cans that you normally use and separate them from your paper, glass and green waste. Just like you probably already did and like you're used to doing with disposable bottles or empty wine bottles. How does that work then? I hear you ask. The barcode of the alcoholfree beer cans with a deposit is registered in a national system of the National Statiegeld Foundation. The importer or brewer of the beer is responsible for this registration. The machine at the collection point will then recognize the barcode and will refund your paid deposit. So it is best to remember: if there is a deposit logo on an alcoholfree beer can, you can hand it in. If this logo is not on it, there is a good chance that you have not paid a deposit, and therefore cannot get it back. We have already settled the deposit that you pay for alcoholfree beer cans with the price you pay in our shop. You do not have to pay extra for this when you go to the checkout. So pay attention if you see cans with the logo. That means that there is a deposit on it. You cannot return empty deposit cans to us. Of course you can bring empty alcoholfree beer cans to ONP5 in Scheveningen and we then ensure environmentally friendly processing of this packaging. However, at the moment we are not yet a formal return point, so we cannot refund your empty deposit cans yet. If you have any questions about this, we will of course be happy to help you. You can always call us or send us an email.

If you say non-alcoholic craft beer, you say Mash Gang. This brewery from England has taken the non-alcoholic beer phenomenon to another level with their complex flavors and funky styles. Where sweet flavors dominated the previous "Cereal" line, they now come with slightly more traditional beer styles such as (West Coast) IPAs, White beers and lagers. But Mash Gang wouldn't be Mash Gang without some craziness too. We have listed the newcomers for you. Here they are! 1. Reign in Blood A bold chocolate and vanilla stout with cherries, brewed in collaboration with Norwegian brewery Amundsen. Black Forest kirsch in a glass. 2. From Devastation to Bliss A wheat beer with aromas of red berries and turkish delight and added rose petals and raspberry. No crazy colors this time, "just" a beautifully balanced hazy beer that exceeds four stars on Untappd, so that's promising. 3.South Central A somewhat fruitier West Coast IPA with Citra, Cascade, Centennial and Chinook hops and added caramelized pineapple, dried lime and a hint of chilli. 4. Cheap Lager Now it gets funky. This lager comes in different can designs, so it is a surprise which can you get. Mash Gang delivers a very accessible lager with no exotic hops and no fuss. Slightly cheaper than the other beers, but certainly not in taste. 5. Like Icarus A white beer inspired by traditional Belgian white beer, but with a slightly different twist. Hoppy and super fresh due to the subtle addition of coriander and orange. 6. The Schoff With this sour beer you spontaneously feel like summer. Brewed in collaboration with Vault city and packed with orange, lemon, grapefruit and grapes. A cross between a soda and beer. Sweet and sour. Let the sun come! 7. Natural History A steady West Coast IPA from Mash Gang with Citra, Cascade, Centennial and Chinook hops and added grapefruit peels. 8. Gacha This beer needs some explanation. A Gacha is a surprise game. Together with breweries Sarina Hyena, Northern Monk and Bevcraft, Mash Gang has brewed several beers and bundled them under this name: the Gacha. There are more than 100 different can designs that are all slightly different. You don't know in advance which beer you will get (and neither do we). We can guarantee you that it will be fruity and colorful. Super fun to check in on Untappd and see which beer chose you ;) 9. Gary's Fizzy Army Brewed together with Northern Monks for their famous Patrones Project, you know it's going to be fruity. This sour is packed with blueberries, cherries, pineapple and passion fruit, all combined for a super fresh, sour and fruity mouthfeel. Tarty for sure. 10. Birth Can this be listed? We think so. Mash Gang, The Garden Brewery and Brulo have joined forces and released three great beers. The first one we could get our hands on was this one from The Garden Brewery from Croatia. Another high level West Coast IPA. We hope to be able to offer the other beers (Life and Death) as well very soon. Stay tuned. View all Mash Gang beers here.

A question we would initially answer with no, but after some research we thought it would be fun to write something about this. Being drunk, what is that? "Being in a temporary state in which one's physical and mental faculties are impaired by an excess of alcohol" (dictionary.com) So, according to the experts, to be drunk you must have alcohol in your blood and your behavior must change from your "normal" behavior. When you drink 0.0% beer, no alcohol enters your blood. If you drink beer with a maximum percentage of 0.5% (normal consumption), then that is physically not enough to get you drunk. Yet there is an important twist.. When you drink alcohol, a happiness chemical is produced in your brain. Some kind of reward substance. This allows you to behave differently, but it also makes you a bit more relaxed. Scientists have discovered that this reward substance is also produced when you drink non-alcoholic beer. For that reason, it is not wise in all cases to drink non-alcoholic beer when you are struggling with an (ex) alcohol addiction. On the other hand, it is a nice extra for people who want to drink less, for example because they want to live a healthier life. Relaxation of non-alcoholic beer If a cold non-alcoholic rascal doesn't relax you enough, you can opt for a beer from Impossibrew. This English beer brand adds spices to their beer so that the drinker can relax better. It all started with Mark, a young beer lover who had to stop drinking due to health reasons. He looked for different alternatives to relax, to end up in that well-known alcohol daze. He came across a Japanese article from 1211 about relaxing herbs for body and mind. Although many told him that what he wanted to brew was "impossible", it didn't stop him. A number of years, awards and crew members later they bring a lager and pale ale to the market that makes you nice and "relaxed". Then you no longer have to visit the Holland and Barret, but just open an Impossibrew. Are you going to try? View Impossibrew's beers here.

Non-alcoholic beer is extremely popular, we all know that. But which beers have you ordered the most this year? For this Christmas edition, we delved into the statistics and investigated the most sold (and tastiest) beers of 2022. Can you guess which brewery is in the top ten no less than 4 times? Guinness Draught - 0.0 % ABV Untappd Score (worldwide): 3.1 Country: Ierland Guinness 0.0 is at number 1 this year. You couldn't get enough of this beer! This Irish stout is packed with coffee and has a roasted taste that is almost identical to the taste of the variant with alcohol. If you're wondering what you hear when you shake the can, it's a "widget," a plastic ball filled with nitrogen that creates a creamy head. 2. La Trappe Nillis - 0.0% ABV Untappd Score (worldwide): 3.1 Country: The Netherlands At number two we find the La Trappe Nillis: the very first non-alcoholic Trappist beer. If you thought La Trappe was a Belgian beer, nothing could be further from the truth. This beer is "normally" brewed at the Koningshoeven brewery near Tilburg. It is a nice sweet amber beer that is not inferior to a delicious non-alcoholic autumn bock. 3. Brulo - 7 Grain Hop DDH IPA 0.0% ABV Untappd Score (wereldwijd): 3.5 Country: Great Britain This brewery used to be called Coast, but now they go through life under the name Brulo. This brewery only brews alcohol-free and you can taste that knowledge and expertise in all their beers. This IPA is hopped with seven hops and seven grains, giving the beer an extra fruity character. 4. Vandestreek - Playground IPA 0.5% ABV Untappd Score (worldwide): 3.3 Country: The Netherlands Vandestreek's Playground IPA is at number four. This is perhaps the most famous non-ipa in the Netherlands and can be ordered in many cafes. We believe this beer has made people think, "Gee, that non-alcoholic beer isn't so bad." And it certainly isn't. A delicious fruity IPA that is much less malty than many non-alcoholic factory lagers. 5. Brulo - Dry Hopped Stout 0.0% ABV Untappd Score (worldwide): 3.3 Country: Great-Britain Brulo's second beer in this top 10 and rightly so. This is not an IPA and not a stout. Or this is both. It is a dry hopped stout. A light body with a toasted taste as you are used to from a stout with notes of toffee and caramel. This makes it Brulo's first dark beer and, as far as we're concerned, not the last. 6. Brulo - Lust for life 0.0% ABV Untappd Score (worldwide): 3.4 Country: Great-Britain We will stay in the Brulo's for a while, because there is also an IPA from this brewery at number six. This Lust for life is double hopped. That gives a rich taste in the nose and is guaranteed to stimulate your taste buds. A real everyone's friend because it is bitter and yet fruity and, like all Brulo beers, completely 0.0 to enjoy carefree. 7. Brulo - Sabro Galexy 0.0% ABV Untappd Score (world wide): 3.5 Country: Great-Britain All good things must come to an end, including the Brulo's in this top ten. On number seven we again find a double hopped IPA from Brulo hopped with (the name says it all) Sabro hops. In order to taste this. be a connoisseur. If you are not a connoisseur, then this is just a wonderfully fresh IPA that you will enjoy a second time. 8. Thrive - Recovery IPA 0,5% ABV Untappd Score (worldwide): 2.8 Country: Belgium The first sports beer on this list can be found at number 8. This beer was developed by the University of Leuven and contains no less than 10 grams of protein. Perfect for recovering from sports or an evening where you've been drinking just a little too long. The Belgian cycling team swears by it and that is saying something. 9. Van Moll - Wanderlust 0.5% ABV Untappd Score (worldwide): 3.2 Country: The Netherlands At number eight is this Wanderlust from brewery van Moll from Eindhoven (the craziest!!). The city of innovation, and you can taste that in this great IPA. We are not surprised that there are many IPAs in this list. Due to the large dose of hops (compared to lagers), the beer is a bit bitter and not too sweet. 10. Lindeboom - Radler Cherry 0.0% ABV Untappd Score (worldwide): 3.2 Country: The Netherlands Finishing in last place is often not good, unless it is the top ten best-selling beers of 2022. This cherry radler from the Lindeboom brewery in Limburg is very similar to a kriek and has a very pleasant acidity. Tim, if you're reading this, maybe this beer made the list because of your efforts. Even more promising beers in the spotlight So that's it guys, what a great year with so many great new beers. If we can hold your attention for a while, we would like to share a few more beers with you that did not make it to this top ten, but were scored very high by Untappd users. For the skeptics: yes it is true that these (new) beers still have relatively few check-ins, but if the early adopters are so positive about your beer then you deserve to be in the spotlight with us. Mash Gang - Stadium Craft 0,5% Country: Engeland Untappd Score worldwide: 3.9 Mash Gang - Rad Gold 0,5% Country: Engeland Untappd Score worldwide: 3.9 Mash Gang - Chug Gold 0,5% Country: Engeland Untappd Score worldwide: 3.8 Mash Gang - Anxiety Saint 0,5% Country: Engeland Untappd Score worldwide: 3.8 Lowtide - Simmer Down 0,5% Country: Engeland Untappd Score worldwide: 3.8 Galea - Holy Roasty 0,5% Country: België Untappd Score worldwide: 3.5 Curious about non-alcoholic beer? We have more than 200 varieties from 25 different countries in our shop. You can find the complete offer here.

You must have noticed the success of the English brewery Mash Gang. That is why in this blog we will share some more information with you and give our personal view on the success of this group of friends from England. Start-up Let's start at the beginning. Times of corona have arrived and the lock-down makes the world a lot different. It seems as if other parts of the brain have been touched in some. One creative project after another shot up. As well with this group of friends from England. They started brewing beer. Why? Because they could. They brewed 9 beers in 3 months (which is really a lot) and people wanted to buy more of it. It was that simple. It was never their intention to start a business but it has come so far and we are very happy that they did. Non-alcoholic beer To distinguish themselves from the rest and to respond to the niche market, they started brewing alcohol-free. They saw that more and more beautiful beers appeared on the market with alcohol percentages of 8% and higher. That had to be changed. Now they mostly brew beers with an alcohol percentage of 0.5%, but in collaboration with other breweries they also brew low alcoholic beers, for example, 2.5% Phantom brewery They call themselves a phantom brewery, which is really just a gypsy brewery. This means that they brew at other breweries and you often see this with starting beer brands. It is also often advantageous to take benefit from the knowledge of other breweries. For example, one brewery is good at brewing stouts, while another brewery is good at brewing sours. Joining forces is something we see more often and that works well. They mostly brew with Northern Monk in Leeds and Fierce Beer in Aberdeen. Success Mash Gang has become a regular supplier of OnderNulPuntVijf. Mash Gang really touched us for several reasons. 1. Their non-alcoholic beer is distinctive from others What we like about Mash Gang is that their non-alcoholic beers always have a clear concept. Whether it concerns sweets from the 90s or existing products such as chocolate milk or cake mix: they know how to develop these flavors well and combine them in their beers. 2. Their designs are amazing In addition to the answer above: the designs also fit seamlessly with the concept of the beer. It's a total package. A story. A present. You see it, you want it. You taste it and you want to taste something else from them because you know that will too surprise you. 3. The variety in their collections is great What we also like is that all styles are shown. Steady lagers, sours, double IPAs. They even come up with their own style if it does not exist yet. That is courageous, and a bit funny sometimes. 4. They are releasing beer after beer at a rapid pace They respond nicely to a target group that likes to taste a beer, and then tastes another beer. Of course they also have some beers in their range that can be enjoyed multiple times, such as the Stoop Lagers or their RAD IPAs, but many beers are tasty once and make you want to move on to their next. 5. They make non-alcoholic beer cool Let's get back to that concept. Whether it's their podcasts, merchandise, marketing stunts, their social media content. You just see that these people believe in what they do. They take the world with a grain of salt. That they love madness but also high-quality products. That's what makes a brand a stunning brand, and that's what makes us fans of Mash Gang. Update Are there more Mash Gangs coming? Always. Here are the latest Mash Gangs on their way to us. We will of course update you guys when they are available. Cheers! Team ONP5 *These are the Mash Gang beers that we sold so far: Neskveik, Stoop, Stoop Extra Dry, Mangonada, Cap'n Krunk, Cryo Pop Tarts, Paradigm Shift, ADHD, Tears, Sour Batch Hops, Get Wavy, Rad, Very Small Moose and Chug.

No need to elaborate on the fact that the quality and taste of alcoholfree beer is getting better all the time and more and more people discover and appreciate this. Prove of that is all over our web shop. Here we focus on the alcoholfree only brewer. Although the total is still small, the number of brewers that only make alcoholfree beer is growing. These are the real frontmen and woman in striving to get better nonalcoholic beers out there. Who are they? We came up with a list of the best alcoholfree beer brewers in the world. Of course, we can discuss on who should and who shouldn’t be here. We sure want to hear your input and standpoint. 10 Lowtide Brewing Co Starting with one of our personal favorites in the list is this contract brewer from Bath in the UK. Founded by Rob and Dave in Corona time they make great alcoholfree beers and have outspoken and hilarious can designs. There best beer (until now) is their “Who let the bees Stout” which was al collabs with C84 Brew Co. Unfortunately, not available anymore. 9 Nirvana Brewery Directly followed by another UK brand from East London is this great small brewer from East London. Where Ellen and her team is brewing her own beer with which she started when her dad was graving for a nice cold one, but wasn’t allowed to drink alcohol anymore. The result being a great line of vegan beers. 8 Two Roots Brewing Co We fly over to the US West Coast to find Two Roots Brewing Co. Starting off with experimental brews (with cannabis as an ingredient) and slim cans, they now grew to be a grownup brewer with a nice range of high-quality beers. And, as the region demands of them, growing fast. 7 WellBeing Brewing Company Staying at the land of the free we hop over to St. Louis where non-alcoholic Jeff Stevens founded this brewery in 2017. They are focusing on great quality beers and raise Wellbeing. Their signature beer is the Victory Citrus Wheat where they put in extra Electrolytes. Which makes it a great sport recovery beer. 6 FREEDL This new “kid” in town is from the north of Italy and produces high quality alcoholfree beer by using local ingredients. They now have two variations but will expand their range soon. In the land of wine and spirits this is a bold move. But tasting the great beer and hearing the enthusiastic Maria telling her story this is bound to be a success. 5 Force Majeure Triathlete Stijn Panis was bold enough to bring out a range of Belgian style beers without the alcohol. 5 beer styles are on the menu now, amongst which an alcoholfree tripel, which is still unique in the world. Since 2019 this brand is an unmissable part of the alcoholfree beer scene and bound to stay so for a long time. 4 Mash Gang The rebel in the alcoholfree beer scene is Mash Gang. A bunch of friends started brewing NOLO beers during the 1st lockdown and now they already delivered over a dozen different beers. All great quality and taste. They are very active on social media and create a great buzz around their brand. You can’t miss these guys. 3 Zero Point Yes! There is a Russian brewer in our list. Zero Point started an alcoholfree brewery in the heart of the land of vodka, and doing it the way Zero Point does, they must be in our top 10. Hopefully we can welcome them in our shop soon again. 2 Big Drop Brewing Co UK’s best marketed and widely distributed alcoholfree beer is the beer from Rob Fink and James Kindred. Since 2016 the brew a wide range of prize-winning beers and the memorable collabs series with renowned brewers from different European countries. And available literally all over the world, from Canada to Australia. These guys are going to be Big! 1 Athletics Brewing Co The number one in our list is Athletic Brewing from the US. Bill Shufelt and John Walker started this brewery in Stratford which was followed by a facility in San Diego. A brilliant move is their pilot program in which they produce and sell only a small number of cans of a new beer. Based on the response of the customers the beer becomes part of the core range or we won’t ever see it again. Their beers are listed in the top of the best reviewed alcoholfree beers in the world. A special shout out goes to BRULO. The Scottish brewer, formerly known as Coast, has a range of brilliant IPA, which are brewed by De Proef in Belgium. Their fabulous recipe of a 0.0 and vegan beer still amaze people of how an alcoholfree beer can taste. Their single hop series is a brilliant way to learn more about this essential ingredient of this magic drink. And of course, we can’t end this blog without a shout out to the great brewers that make great alcoholfree beers, but don’t focus on this category. Just to name a few: Brewdog (UK and US), Untitled (US) vandeStreek (Netherlands), Kehrwieder Kreativbrauerei (Germany) and Funky Fluid (Poland). And of course this list is much much longer. But perhaps we will mention them in a next blog.