Corycm
Well-Known Member
They were…fine? I guess. The Athletic were definitely the weaker of the 3. The corona knockoff was really carbonated without a lot of flavor. Maybe adding a lime would have helped. The Upside Down Golden was very lemony. Like maybe too much so. Kinda reminded me of a thinner version of a Sam Adams summer ale.How were they??
I've heard good things about Athletic Brewing but have not yet tried them. I had a friend who tried a few different brands during a dry January, and Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects was his favorite.
I was going to say I'm not sure how their distribution is, but Since it's NA they apparently just do mail order.
Brooklyn Special Effects IPA 6-Pack
Brooklyn Special Effects IPA 6-Pack Brooklyn Special Effects IPA brings the bright hop aromas and juicy citrus flavors of our favorite IPAs to the non-alcoholic world. We brewed it for drinkers everywhere who love all things hoppy and refreshing, but withstore.brooklynbrewery.com
I think it's great how much that market has grown since the O'Douls days. You can actually get Lager, or golden, or IPA, or a Gose that is NA. Pretty cool!
The darker Clausthaler probably tasted the best. All 3 lacked a bit of body, but I could see myself going back to the dry hopped Clausthaler. I’ll need to try it with a brat. You know, for science.
None of them are going to fool anyone, but might be a passable substitute - particularly in the fall - until I can get back to the real deal.
only a couple of days away, this Scottish 
Wee Heavy is the perfect dark and full bodied Ale 
for the occasion. Mr. Templeton approves!
face
and stout 
