Athletic Cerveza Atletica Non-Alcoholic 6Pk

Athletic Cerveza Atletica Non-Alcoholic 6Pk is a Mexican-style light lager from Athletic Brewing Company, containing less than 0.5% ABV in a six-pack of 12 oz cans. Brewed by the 2022 International Beer Challenge North American Brewer of the Year, Cerveza Atletica brings genuine lager character to the rapidly growing non-alcoholic beer category through a thoughtful combination of Vienna and Munich malts and German Hersbrucker hops.

Quick Facts: ABV: <0.5%  |  Origin: Milford, Connecticut, USA  |  Style: Non-Alcoholic Mexican-Style Light Lager  |  Brewery: Athletic Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Athletic Brewing Company operates as one of the only fully dedicated non-alcoholic breweries in the world, owning and running its own purpose-built production facilities. Founded in Milford, Connecticut, the brewery uses a proprietary process that allows full fermentation while keeping the final ABV below 0.5%. Cerveza Atletica specifically employs a grain bill of Vienna and Munich malts paired with German Hersbrucker hops — a combination designed to echo the clean, approachable character of traditional Mexican-style lagers without relying on adjuncts or artificial shortcuts.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Delicate bread crust rises first, followed by light floral and spicy notes from the Hersbrucker hops. A faint sweetness from the Vienna and Munich malts rounds out the nose without heaviness.

Taste: The entry is clean and malt-forward, with toast and gentle caramel giving way to a mid-palate that introduces grassy hop character and a whisper of stone fruit. The overall impression stays light and balanced, with enough malt sweetness to remind you this is a real beer.

Finish: Dry and crisp, ending quickly with lingering notes of bread crust and a mild copper-like mineral quality. There is no cloying sweetness or artificial aftertaste — just a clean conclusion that invites another sip.

How to Drink Cerveza Atletica

Serve cold, ideally between 38–42°F, straight from the can or poured into a standard pint glass or pilsner glass. A wedge of lime complements the lager's light, bready profile. Cerveza Atletica also works in three classic beer cocktails: a Michelada, where its clean malt base pairs naturally with lime, hot sauce, and Clamato; a Shandy, mixed with fresh lemonade for a refreshing daytime drink; and a Chelada, kept simple with lime juice and salt to amplify its crisp Mexican-style character.

Best For

• Beach days, cookouts, and warm-weather sessions where hydration matters
• Active lifestyles — a post-workout or post-run reward with only 90 calories per can
• Dry January participants or anyone exploring long-term alcohol-free living
• Hosting friends who prefer non-alcoholic options without sacrificing genuine beer flavor

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cerveza Atletica taste like? Cerveza Atletica delivers bready, toasty malt flavors with light caramel sweetness and a dry, crisp finish driven by floral Hersbrucker hops. It drinks like a straightforward Mexican-style lager — clean, light, and refreshing.

How does Cerveza Atletica compare to Corona? Corona is a full-strength adjunct lager at 4.6% ABV, while Cerveza Atletica stays below 0.5% ABV and uses an all-malt grain bill of Vienna and Munich malts. Cerveza Atletica has slightly more malt depth and bread character, though both share a light, easy-drinking profile suited to warm weather.

Is Cerveza Atletica good for beginners to non-alcoholic beer? Yes — its familiar Mexican-lager style and clean, uncomplicated flavor profile make it one of the most approachable entry points in the NA beer category. There is no off-putting "health drink" quality here; it tastes like a genuine light lager.

Where is Cerveza Atletica made? Cerveza Atletica is brewed by Athletic Brewing Company at their dedicated non-alcoholic brewing facility in Milford, Connecticut. Athletic owns and operates its own purpose-built production sites, a rarity among NA beer producers.

What foods pair well with Cerveza Atletica? Fish tacos benefit from the beer's crisp, dry character. Grilled chicken or shrimp fajitas complement its light malt sweetness. Fresh ceviche mirrors the beer's clean citrus-adjacent brightness. Chips and guacamole work as a classic low-effort pairing, and elote (Mexican street corn) echoes the toasted grain notes in the malt bill.

What sizes does Cerveza Atletica come in? Cerveza Atletica is commonly available in six-packs of 12 oz cans, which is the standard retail format.

Is Cerveza Atletica worth the price? Cerveza Atletica positions as a premium non-alcoholic beer, priced above mass-market NA options but consistent with craft NA competitors. Given Athletic Brewing's award-winning reputation and dedicated production process, it represents strong value within its category tier.

Why Cerveza Atletica?

Athletic Brewing earned North American Brewer of the Year at the 2022 International Beer Challenge — competing against full-strength breweries — and has accumulated over 70 prestigious brewing awards across its lineup. Cerveza Atletica channels that brewing credibility into a specific niche: a Mexican-style lager built entirely on Vienna and Munich malts and noble-adjacent German hops, produced at a facility designed from the ground up for non-alcoholic brewing. That dedicated infrastructure means no compromises or workarounds to strip alcohol after the fact. For anyone who wants a genuine light lager without the ABV, this is one of the few options backed by world-class brewing credentials.