Guinness Draught 0.0 Non-Alcoholic 8Pk

Guinness Draught 0.0 Non-Alcoholic 8Pk is a non-alcoholic Irish stout (less than 0.5% ABV) sold as eight 14.9-oz nitrogen-widget cans. Ranked #5 on BeerAdvocate's crowd-sourced low-alcohol beer list with an 85-point rating across 183 reviews, this expression has become a benchmark for the non-alcoholic stout category. It delivers the roasted, creamy character synonymous with the Guinness name without the alcohol.

Quick Facts: ABV: <0.5%  |  Origin: Dublin, Ireland  |  Style: Non-Alcoholic Dry Irish Stout  |  Brewery: St. James's Gate

Production & Heritage

Guinness has brewed at St. James's Gate in Dublin since 1759, making it one of the longest-operating breweries in the world. Draught 0.0 starts life as a full-strength stout brewed from water, barley, hops, and yeast — the same core ingredients as classic Guinness Draught. The alcohol is then gently removed through a proprietary cold filtration process, which avoids the thermal stress of heat-based dealcoholization and preserves the beer's flavor integrity. Each 14.9-oz can contains the same nitrogen-charged plastic widget found in standard Guinness Draught cans, delivering the signature cascading pour, tight tan head, and velvety mouthfeel that define the brand.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet malt leads the nose, followed by roasted coffee grounds and a gentle cocoa undertone. A faint bready, grain-forward quality rounds out the bouquet.

Taste: The first sip brings well-toasted grains and dark chocolate bitterness that immediately reads as authentically Guinness. Mid-palate, a subtle honeyed sweetness emerges and balances the roast character. Coffee-ground notes build toward the peak, kept in check by the creamy nitrogen-driven texture.

Finish: Medium in length with a dry, lightly bitter close and lingering roasted barley. The mouthfeel remains smooth and creamy right through the last swallow, with no thin or watery fade.

How to Drink Guinness 0.0

Pour hard into a pint glass at a 45-degree angle, then let the surge settle before topping off — the widget-driven nitrogen cascade is half the experience. Served cold between 38–42°F, it works as a straight substitute anywhere you would reach for a standard Guinness. For a Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini riff, shake with cold brew and a dash of simple syrup for a coffee-forward mocktail with real body. A Virgin Black Velvet — equal parts Guinness 0.0 and sparkling apple cider — leverages the stout's dry roast against bright acidity. It also anchors a Chocolate Stout Float, poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, where the nitrogen creaminess and dark chocolate notes create a genuine dessert drink.

Best For

• Dry January or Sober October participants who refuse to sacrifice flavor
• Designated drivers looking for an authentic pub-style stout at social gatherings
• Post-workout recovery when you want a satisfying beer ritual without the alcohol
• Stocking a home bar for guests who don't drink but appreciate quality beer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Guinness 0.0 taste like? Guinness 0.0 tastes like a creamy, smooth Irish stout with dominant roasted barley, dark chocolate, and coffee notes balanced by a subtle honeyed sweetness. The nitrogen widget provides the same velvety, cascading texture as the original Draught.

How does Guinness 0.0 compare to The Nonny Stout? The Nonny Stout from British Columbia is considered the closest competitor in taste and mouthfeel, but Guinness 0.0 benefits from the nitrogen widget technology that gives it a distinctly creamier, more effervescent pour. The Nonny tends toward a slightly more craft-forward hop presence, while Guinness 0.0 leans into classic dry stout roast character.

Is Guinness 0.0 good for people new to non-alcoholic beer? Guinness 0.0 is one of the most accessible entry points into non-alcoholic beer because it closely replicates a widely recognized flavor profile, so drinkers already familiar with Guinness Draught will find the transition nearly seamless.

Where is Guinness 0.0 made? Guinness Draught 0.0 is brewed at the historic St. James's Gate brewery in Dublin, Ireland, where Guinness has operated since 1759. The cold filtration dealcoholization takes place at the same facility.

What foods pair well with Guinness 0.0? Beef stew benefits from the roasted malt mirroring caramelized meat flavors. Oysters are a classic Guinness pairing, with the dry stout character cutting through briny richness. Dark chocolate desserts amplify the beer's cocoa notes. Sharp aged cheddar contrasts the smooth mouthfeel with crystalline texture. Smoked salmon plays well against the coffee-ground bitterness.

What sizes does Guinness 0.0 come in? This product is an 8-pack of 14.9-oz (440 ml) nitrogen-widget cans, the same format used for standard Guinness Draught; 4-packs are also widely available.

Is Guinness 0.0 worth the price? Guinness 0.0 positions as a premium non-alcoholic beer, priced slightly above mass-market NA lagers but justified by its cold filtration process, nitrogen-widget cans, and the closest-to-original flavor reproduction in the NA stout category.

Why Guinness 0.0?

What separates Guinness 0.0 from the growing crowd of non-alcoholic beers is the cold filtration method — a gentler, more expensive process than the heat-based dealcoholization most competitors use, resulting in a stout that genuinely tastes like Guinness rather than a watered-down approximation. The inclusion of the nitrogen widget in every can is not a gimmick; it replicates the draft-pour physics that give Guinness its defining creamy head and silky body. With an 85-point BeerAdvocate score and a #5 ranking among all low-alcohol beers on the platform, the drinking public has validated what the brewery claims. For anyone who wants the ritual, flavor, and texture of an Irish stout without the alcohol, this remains the category standard.