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ReviewBest IMPOSSIBREW alternatives UK (2026)
By Alex Stewart
Published . Updated , prices checked 4 November 2026. Every figure links to its source below. How these pages are made.




The five alternatives

1Collider Lager
Closest functional alternative. The only other UK beer here with a relaxation blend: 400mg of L-theanine, Lion's Mane and ashwagandha per 330ml can, against IMPOSSIBREW's 1,650mg per 440ml. 56.8p per 100ml on subscription against IMPOSSIBREW's 48.3p. Fewer calories (about 11 per 100ml). 4.1 on Trustpilot from 114 reviews.

2Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager
Best plain lager. A well-made unfiltered lager with no functional blend. 60.6p per 100ml for a single 330ml can at Tesco (£2.00), against 48.3p for IMPOSSIBREW on subscription. 4.3 on Trustpilot from 3,734 reviews.

3Days Brewing Days Lager
Best 0.0%. 0.0% ABV and 10 kcal per 100ml. 56.8p per 100ml on the 48-pack. No functional blend.

4Guinness 0.0
Best supermarket stout. Guinness 0.0 is about 31.2p per 100ml at Ocado and 17 kcal per 100ml. No functional blend, and not gluten-free.

5Heineken 0.0
Cheapest. Heineken 0.0 is about 24.0p per 100ml at Ocado. 21 kcal per 100ml, more than IMPOSSIBREW Lager. No functional blend.
Ratings compared
Checked 5 Nov 2026
| 1 | IMPOSSIBREW | 4.4 | 1,036 reviews | |
| 2 | Lucky Saint | 4.3 | 3,734 reviews | |
| 3 | BrewDog | 4.0 | 2,600 reviews | |
| Not ranked: fewer than 1,000 reviews | ||||
| Collider | 4.2 | 132 reviews | ||
| Days Brewing | 3.8 | 146 reviews | ||
| Peroni | 3.1 | 4 reviews | ||
| Guinness | 2.4 | 9 reviews | ||
| Heineken | 2.0 | 102 reviews | ||
| No Trustpilot page found: Erdinger | ||||
Brands with 1,000+ Trustpilot reviews are ranked. TrustScores and review counts from each brand's Trustpilot page, checked 5 Nov 2026.
Side by side
| Beer | Per 100ml | Functional blend per can | kcal per 100ml | Trustpilot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPOSSIBREW | 48.3p | 1,650mg | From 12 | 4.4 (1,000+) |
| Collider | 56.8p | 400mg | About 11 | 4.1 (114) |
| Lucky Saint | 60.6p | None | 16 | 4.3 (3,734) |
| Days | 56.8p | None | 10 | 3.8 (148) |
| Guinness 0.0 | 31.2p | None | 17 | - |
| Heineken 0.0 | 24.0p | None | 21 | - |
Price per 100ml: IMPOSSIBREW, Collider and Days from their own shops (subscription where offered); Lucky Saint single can at Tesco; Guinness and Heineken at Ocado. Checked 4 November 2026. Swipe sideways on a phone.
Before you switch
- Price: on subscription IMPOSSIBREW is 48.3p per 100ml, less than Lucky Saint at Tesco (60.6p) and 42% less than a pub pint (83.6p, ONS).
- Calories: IMPOSSIBREW starts at 12 kcal per 100ml (11.8 on the label) for the Triple Hopped IPA. The Lager (17) has fewer calories than Heineken 0.0 (21), Peroni 0.0 (23) and Erdinger Alkoholfrei (25).
- Taste: the Lager was Country Winner for England at the World Beer Awards 2023 and won Gold with 91 points at the London Beer Competition.
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FAQs
What is the closest alternative to IMPOSSIBREW?
Collider, the only other UK alcohol-free beer here with a relaxation blend. It has 400mg per 330ml can; IMPOSSIBREW has 1,650mg per 440ml can.
What is a cheaper alternative to IMPOSSIBREW?
Supermarket 0.0% lagers such as Heineken 0.0 (about 24.0p per 100ml), which have no functional blend. Among specialist brands, IMPOSSIBREW on subscription (48.3p) is the cheapest, below Lucky Saint at Tesco (60.6p).
Is there a lower-calorie alternative to IMPOSSIBREW?
Days Lager (10 kcal per 100ml) and Collider Lager (about 11). IMPOSSIBREW's Triple Hopped IPA is 12.
Sources
All checked 4 November 2026 unless stated. Prices change; check the brand's site before you buy.
- IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager product page
- IMPOSSIBREW Triple Hopped IPA product page (11.8 kcal per 100ml)
- Trustpilot UK: IMPOSSIBREW
- Collider Lager product page
- Trustpilot UK: Collider
- Tesco: Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager 330ml, £2.00 (£6.06 a litre)
- Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager product page
- Trustpilot UK: Lucky Saint
- Days Brewing Days Lager product page
- Trustpilot UK: Days Brewing
- Guinness 0.0 official page (guinness.com)
- Heineken 0.0 official page (heineken.com)
- World Beer Awards 2023: IMPOSSIBREW Lager, Country Winner, England, No & Low Alcohol
- London Beer Competition 2022: IMPOSSIBREW Lager, Gold, 91 points
- ONS average price, draught lager (3.4-4.2%), September 2026: £4.75 a pint (via Scanalytics)
- Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager product page ("#1 Trustpilot Best Rated Alcohol-Free Beer" claim)
- UK Fast Growth Index 2026: IMPOSSIBREW