In our list, we’ve only given options up to 0.5% ABV (alcohol by volume). Now technically a drink that does contain 0.5% does contain a minimal amount of alcohol in it. However, according to UK law, drinks at 0.5% ABV and under aren’t restricted by booze licensing. This basically means they are classed as ‘alcohol-free.’
One other thing to consider is that some foods like ripe bananas, rye bread and burger rolls can contain up to about 0.4% ABV in the form of ethanol.
Alcohol in bread you say?! That’s right, so in this context having a low alcohol beer could be no different to eating a ripe banana in terms of alcohol intake.
Also, it’s pretty impossible to get drunk on 0.5% beer given the volume you would need to drink, so in our view, 0.5% or below is classed as alcohol-free. However, if there’s a real moral dilemma for you go ahead and just stick to those 0% ones