The 10 Best Non-Alcoholic Lagers & Pilsners in Canada (2027)
I’m Simon Poulin, co-founder of Upside Drinks. Here are my picks for 2027.
Looking for the best non-alcoholic lager? We went through the 25+ alcohol-free lagers and pilsners in stock at Upside Drinks and picked the 10 we recommend most: the 0.0% versions of famous Italian, Japanese, German, Dutch and Mexican beers, plus three Canadian craft lagers.
Lager is the hardest beer style to make without alcohol, because there is nowhere to hide: no big hops, no roasted malt. The ones below are crisp, clean and genuinely refreshing.
Quick Picks: The Best Non-Alcoholic Lagers at a Glance
| Lager | Style | Origin | Sugar / 100 mL | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% | Italian lager | Italy | 0.6 g | $11.24 / 6 | Overall best |
| Asahi Super Dry 0.0 | Japanese dry lager | Japan | 4.5 g | $11.24 / 6 | Sushi |
| Grolsch Pilsner 0.0% | Dutch pilsner | Netherlands | 3 g | $11.24 / 4 | Full-bodied |
| Corona Cero 0.0% | Mexican lager | Mexico | 0.9 g | $17.09 / 6 | Patio with lime |
| Bitburger Pilsner 0% | German pilsner | Germany | 3.6 g | $15.29 / 4 | Pilsner purists |
| Krombacher Pils 0.0% | German pilsner | Germany | 3.2 g | $11.24 / 4 | Citrusy pils |
| Templ Golden Lager | Golden lager | Canada (AB) | 0.3 g | $11.89 / 6 | Canadian craft |
| BSA Blonde Pilsner | Czech-style pilsner | Canada (QC) | 1.3 g | $8.99 / 4 | Quebec pick |
| Nonny Czech Pilsner | Czech pilsner | Canada | 0 g | $11.96 / 4 | Zero sugar |
| Michelob Ultra Zero 0.0 | Light lager | USA | 0 g | $15.19 / 6 | Lowest calorie |
Prices are for the smallest pack available, at time of writing.
How We Picked the Best Non-Alcoholic Lager
- Real customer demand:: we started from the full Upside Drinks catalogue.
- Crisp and clean:: no sweet, worty aftertaste.
- Range of styles:: Italian and Japanese lagers, German and Czech pilsners, Mexican-style.
- In stock in Canada:: every can ships from our Canadian warehouses.
1. Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%
Price: $11.24 / 6 (330 mL) / Buy Now
Our best-selling non-alcoholic lager. Brewed with premium Italian ingredients, including Nostrano dell'Isola maize grown only for Peroni in northern Italy, it is crisp, light and refreshing at 0.0%.
Things We Like
- Best seller
- 0.0% alcohol
- Low sugar: 0.6 g per 100 mL.
2. Asahi Super Dry 0.0
Price: $11.24 / 6 (330 mL) / Buy Now
The top-selling non-alcoholic beer in Japan, according to the brewer. Asahi's signature Karakuchi taste: dry, crisp and with a swift, clean finish. Made for sushi and spicy food.
Things We Like
- Super dry finish
- 0.0% alcohol
- Iconic Japanese brand
3. Grolsch Pilsner 0.0%
Price: $11.24 / 4 (500 mL) / Buy Now
A refreshing, hoppy and full-bodied Dutch pilsner with a crisp aftertaste, in big 500 mL cans. One of the fullest-tasting lagers on the list.
Things We Like
- Full-bodied
- Big 500 mL cans
- 0.0% alcohol
4. Corona Cero 0.0%
Price: $17.09 / 6 / Buy Now
The authentic taste of Corona: made by removing the alcohol from Corona Extra and blending in natural flavours and vitamin D (30% of your daily value per bottle, according to the brewer). Add a lime wedge.
Things We Like
- Made from Corona Extra
- Vitamin D
- 0.0% alcohol
5. Bitburger Pilsner 0%
Price: $15.29 / 4 (500 mL) / Buy Now
A true German pilsner experience: light, fruity and refreshing, with a long-lasting head of exceptionally fine bubbles. For people who want their pils to taste like Germany.
Things We Like
- Classic German pils
- Fine, lasting head
- 0.0% alcohol
6. Krombacher Pils 0.0%
Price: $11.24 / 4 (500 mL) / Buy Now
A traditional German recipe with natural ingredients and a refreshing citrus note. Big 500 mL cans at a very good price.
Things We Like
- Traditional recipe
- Citrus note
- Great value: 500 mL cans.
7. Templ Golden Lager
Price: $11.89 / 6 (355 mL) / Buy Now
A Canadian craft lager from Templ Brewing in Cochrane, Alberta. Brewed like a full-strength lager and brought down to under 0.5%, it keeps the malt and hop character of the real thing: crisp, light and clean with toasted malt. Almost no sugar.
Things We Like
- Canadian craft: Cochrane, Alberta.
- Almost no sugar: 0.3 g per 100 mL.
- Vegan
8. BSA Blonde Pilsner
Price: $8.99 / 4 (473 mL) / Buy Now
A Czech-inspired blonde from Quebec: prominent cereal notes with floral and resinous hints from Saaz hops. Light, refreshing and great value in tall cans.
Things We Like
- Saaz hops
- Made in Quebec
- Tall cans, great price
9. Nonny Czech Pilsner
Price: $11.96 / 4 (355 mL) / Buy Now
A Czech-style pilsner with Saaz hops: light, crisp and with a subtle bitterness. Zero sugar and only about 11 calories per 100 mL.
Things We Like
- Zero sugar
- Saaz hops
- About 11 calories per 100 mL
10. Michelob Ultra Zero 0.0
Price: $15.19 / 6 (355 mL) / Buy Now
The lightest lager on the list: about 30 calories per can, zero sugar and 0.0% alcohol. A hint of citrus and a crisp, clean finish true to Michelob Ultra.
Things We Like
- Lowest calorie: about 30 per can.
- Zero sugar
- 0.0% alcohol
Lager vs Pilsner: What Is the Difference?
All pilsners are lagers. Lagers (Peroni, Asahi, Corona, Templ) are crisp, light and smooth. Pilsners (Bitburger, Krombacher, Grolsch, Nonny, BSA) add more noble hops, usually Saaz or German varieties, for a drier, slightly bitter, floral finish.
How to Serve Non-Alcoholic Lager
- Serve it cold: 3 to 5°C is perfect for a lager.
- Use a chilled glass: it keeps the bubbles lively.
- Add a lime wedge: for Corona Cero or any Mexican-style lager.
- Pair it: with pizza, sushi, fish and chips, tacos and barbecue.
Shop Non-Alcoholic Lager at Upside Drinks
Every beer above is in stock and ships across Canada. Browse our full non-alcoholic lager and pilsner collection, or see our guides to the best non-alcoholic beers and the best non-alcoholic IPAs.
FAQ: Best Non-Alcoholic Lager
What is the best non-alcoholic lager?
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% is our best seller. For an ultra-dry Japanese lager, Asahi Super Dry 0.0. For a German pilsner, Bitburger 0%.
Which non-alcoholic lagers are truly 0.0%?
Peroni, Asahi, Grolsch, Corona Cero, Bitburger and Michelob Ultra Zero are all 0.0%.
What is the lowest-calorie non-alcoholic lager?
Michelob Ultra Zero, at about 8.5 calories per 100 mL (around 30 per can).
Is there a Canadian non-alcoholic lager?
Yes: Templ Golden Lager (Alberta), BSA Blonde Pilsner (Quebec) and Nonny Czech Pilsner.
Does non-alcoholic beer have sugar?
A little: on this list it ranges from 0 g (Nonny, Michelob Ultra Zero) to about 4.5 g (Asahi) per 100 mL.
Cheers,
Simon Poulin
Co-Founder & CEO, Upside Drinks
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