Non-alcoholic beers like O’Douls are nothing new.

According toNPR, they first came onto the market in the 1980s.

But with therise of the sober curious trendin recent years, the market for NA beers has been booming.

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Why the rise in interest in non-alcoholic beer now despite its decades of slow growth?

Although, it’s possible for you to try a dry month any time of the year!

What exactly is non-alcoholic beer?

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However, some alcohol may still be in there.

“However, some brands do claim to offer 0% ABV.”

Are non-alcoholic beers healthy?

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Going alcohol-free, or trying todrink less alcohol, are both noble health pursuits that could have health benefits.

If you don’t drink beer already, adding non-alcoholic beers to your diet isn’t necessarily healthy.

They’re still a source of carbs and empty calories.

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If you do currently drink beer, you may reap some benefits of switching to non-alcoholic beer.

Too much alcohol can cause health damage, including to yourliverandbrain.

It’s worth noting that you don’t have to cut out alcohol completely to be healthy.

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“Alcohol actually comes with health benefits.

And if you’re looking to go completely alcohol-free, be sure to read the label.

“Most non-alcoholic beers might still contain a small amount of alcohol.

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Also, because the alcohol has been removed, we often see those calories being replaced by carbohydrates.

Here are 13 NA beers that you should give a shot.

One serving has 0.05% ABV and 69 calories.

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Athletic Brewing Company: Run Wild IPA

TheRun WIld IPAis Athletic Brewing Company’s best seller.

It has less than 0.5% ABV, and only has 70 calories.

One can has 0.19% ABV and 85 calories.

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The recently released 17 Mile Porter is brewed with wholesome ingredients and is touted as a great recovery drink.

One can contains less than 0.5% ABV and has only 50 calories.

It also features no artificial sweeteners, additives, or preservatives, and is both vegan and gluten-free.

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One bottle has 96 calories.

It’s less than 0.5% ABV and one can has 110 calories.

One bottle has less than 0.5% ABV and only has 82 calories.

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It has 0.5% ABV and has 66 calories per bottle.

One serving has about 92 calories per bottle.

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