The 10 Best Non-Alcoholic Sour Beers in Canada (2027)
Marc Bennett
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Reviewer
Looking for the best non-alcoholic sour beer? We sell more than 30 alcohol-free sours at Upside Drinks, so we ranked them by what customers bought in the last 90 days and kept 10 that cover the main styles: fruited sours, citrus sours, a dry-hopped sour and a Berliner Weisse. All are under 0.5% alcohol.
Sour is one of the styles that works best without alcohol, because the tartness, not the alcohol, carries the flavour.
Quick Picks: The Best Non-Alcoholic Sour Beers at a Glance
| Sour | Style | Origin | Sugar / 100 mL | Calories / can | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSA Tropical Sour | Fruited sour | Quebec | 0 g | 80 | $3.79 / 473 mL | Overall best |
| BSA Strawberry Sour | German-style fruited sour | Quebec | 1.7 g | 90 | $3.79 / 473 mL | Strawberry fans |
| Bellwoods Jelly Kings | Mixed-fermentation sour | Toronto | 0 g | 100 | $4.99 / 473 mL | Sour purists |
| BSA Loop Lime Lemon | Citrus sour | Quebec | 0 g | 90 | $3.79 / 473 mL | Citrus and zero sugar |
| Sober Carpenter Raspberry | Raspberry sour | Quebec | 1.9 g | 75 | $3.49 / 473 mL | Best value 473 mL |
| Harmon's Heart of Tartness | Dry-hopped sour | Canada | N/A | 30 (brand) | $3.29 / 355 mL | IPA drinkers |
| Mikkeller Henry and His Science | Wild-yeast sour | Denmark | 6.4 g | 90 | $4.79 / 330 mL | Something different |
| Vagabond Tutti Frutti | Red fruit and tea sour | Quebec | 0.4 g | 40 | $3.99 / 473 mL | Lowest calorie |
| Boréale Hors Sentiers | Raspberry sour | Quebec | 3.9 g | 100 | $2.99 / 355 mL | Lowest price |
| Bazaar Miss Frmboiz | Raspberry Berliner Weisse | Quebec | N/A | N/A | $6.99 / 473 mL | Dessert-style sour |
Prices are for a single can, at time of writing. Sugar and calories come from each nutrition label; N/A means the label data is not on file.
How We Picked the Best Non-Alcoholic Sour Beer
- Sales: we started from the units sold at Upside Drinks over the last 90 days. BSA Tropical Sour led.
- Range of styles: no more than three cans from the same brewery, and at least one dry-hopped sour and one Berliner Weisse.
- Label data: sugar runs from 0 g (BSA Tropical, BSA Loop, Jelly Kings) to 6.4 g per 100 mL (Mikkeller).
- In stock: every can on the list was in stock when we wrote this.
1. BSA Tropical Sour
Price: $3.79 / can (473 mL) / Buy Now
Our best-selling non-alcoholic sour. BSA lists tropical fruit and pineapple notes, and the nutrition label shows 0 g of sugar for 80 calories per 473 mL can. Good first sour if you have never tried one.
Things We Like
- Best seller
- 0 g sugar
- Tall 473 mL can
2. BSA Strawberry Sour (Limited Edition)
Price: $3.79 / can (473 mL) / Buy Now
Real strawberries are on the ingredient list, and BSA says the recipe is inspired by German sour styles. 1.7 g of sugar per 100 mL.
Things We Like
- Real strawberries
- Limited edition
3. Bellwoods Brewery Jelly Kings
Price: $4.99 / can (473 mL) / Buy Now / Read our full review
Bellwoods sours this beer the same way as its alcoholic Jelly King, with yeast and bacteria, and the brewery credits that mixed fermentation for the peach and lemon character. 0 g of sugar on the label. It is the one we would pour for someone who already drinks craft sours.
Things We Like
- Same souring as the original Jelly King
- 0 g sugar
- Toronto craft brewery
4. BSA Loop Lime Lemon Sour
Price: $3.79 / can (473 mL) / Buy Now
Lime and lemon are both on the ingredient list, and the fruit comes from Loop Mission, a Montreal company that rescues produce headed for waste. 0 g of sugar per can. The most refreshing pick here on a hot day.
Things We Like
- Rescued fruit: via Loop Mission
- 0 g sugar
- Lime and lemon
5. Sober Carpenter Raspberry Sour
Price: $3.49 / can (473 mL) / Buy Now
Each can contains 18 g of raspberry purée, according to Sober Carpenter. At $3.49 it is the cheapest 473 mL sour on this list, with 1.9 g of sugar per 100 mL and 75 calories per can.
Things We Like
- 18 g raspberry purée per can
- Cheapest 473 mL sour here: $3.49
- 75 calories
6. Harmon's Heart of Tartness
Price: $3.29 / can (355 mL) / Buy Now
A sour that is also dry-hopped, so it sits between a sour and an IPA. Harmon's lists grapefruit and passion fruit notes and says a can has 30 calories and 6 g of carbs.
Things We Like
- Dry-hopped
- 30 calories per can: according to the brand
- Bridge between sour and IPA
7. Mikkeller Henry and His Science
Price: $4.79 / can (330 mL) / Buy Now
Brewed by Mikkeller with the Belgian brewery De Proef, using a yeast called mikkellensis. The brand lists peach and lemon. It is the sweetest sour on this list at 6.4 g of sugar per 100 mL, so think of it as a fruity sour rather than a sharp one.
Things We Like
- Mikkeller x De Proef
- Mikkellensis yeast
- Fruity, softer sour
8. Vagabond Tutti Frutti
Price: $3.99 / can (473 mL) / Buy Now
Red fruit and organic tea, an unusual pairing for a sour. It is the lightest beer on this list: 40 calories and 0.4 g of sugar per 100 mL in a full 473 mL can.
Things We Like
- Lowest calorie on the list: 40 per can
- Organic tea in the recipe
- Made in Quebec
9. Boréale Hors Sentiers Raspberry Sour
Price: $2.99 / can (355 mL) / Buy Now
The cheapest sour on the list at $2.99 a can. Boréale brews it on a malty base, which makes it rounder than the BSA sours. The brand suggests it with grilled chicken, goat cheese and berry desserts.
Things We Like
- Lowest price: $2.99
- Malty, rounder sour
- From a Quebec brewery
10. Bazaar Miss Frmboiz Berliner Weisse
Price: $6.99 / can (473 mL) / Buy Now
A Berliner Weisse, the light, tart German wheat style, with raspberry and pear on the ingredient list. Bazaar, a Quebec brewery, also makes the mango, grapefruit and watermelon Berliner Weisses we carry, and It is the most expensive can here, closer to a treat than an everyday beer.
Things We Like
- Berliner Weisse style
- Raspberry and pear
- Quebec craft
Gose, Berliner Weisse, Fruited Sour: What's the Difference?
A Berliner Weisse is a light, tart German wheat beer, like Bazaar Miss Frmboiz. A gose is a German sour traditionally brewed with salt and coriander. A fruited sour adds fruit or fruit purée to a tart base, like the BSA and Sober Carpenter sours. Most of the tartness comes from lactic acid, produced by bacteria during brewing.
How to Serve Non-Alcoholic Sour Beer
- Cold: 4 to 6°C keeps it crisp.
- In a stemmed glass: a tulip or wine glass shows off the colour of the fruited sours.
- With food: salads, goat cheese, seafood and fruit desserts.
Shop Non-Alcoholic Sour Beer at Upside Drinks
Every sour above is in stock and ships across Canada. Browse our full non-alcoholic sour beer collection, or see our guides to the best non-alcoholic beers and the best non-alcoholic IPAs.
FAQ: Best Non-Alcoholic Sour Beer
What is the best non-alcoholic sour beer?
BSA Tropical Sour is our best seller. For a craft sour made like the original, Bellwoods Jelly Kings.
Which non-alcoholic sour has no sugar?
BSA Tropical Sour, BSA Loop Lime Lemon and Bellwoods Jelly Kings all show 0 g of sugar on the label.
What is the lowest-calorie non-alcoholic sour?
Vagabond Tutti Frutti, at 40 calories per 473 mL can.
Is non-alcoholic sour beer really alcohol-free?
Every sour on this list is under 0.5% alcohol, the Canadian limit for a beer sold as non-alcoholic.
Is there a Canadian non-alcoholic sour beer?
Yes, most of this list: BSA, Sober Carpenter, Vagabond, Boréale and Bazaar from Quebec, Bellwoods from Toronto, and Harmon's.
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