The 9 Best Non-Alcoholic Stouts in Canada (2027)

I’m Simon Poulin, co-founder of Upside Drinks. Here are my picks for 2027.

Looking for the best non-alcoholic stout? We went through every alcohol-free stout at Upside Drinks and picked the 9 we recommend most: the famous Guinness 0, award-winning Canadian craft stouts, a nitro stout and a dessert stout that tastes like sugar pie.

Stout is one of the easiest styles to make without alcohol. Roasted barley brings coffee and chocolate flavours and a full body, so a good non-alcoholic stout tastes rich, not watery. Most are also very low in sugar.

Quick Picks: The Best Non-Alcoholic Stouts at a Glance

Stout	Style	Origin	Sugar / 100 mL	Price	Best for
Guinness 0	Irish dry stout	Ireland	0 g	$10.94 / 4	Overall best
One for the Road Still Struggling Stout	Coffee stout	Canada (AB)	0 g	$14.31 / 6	Award winner
Collective Arts Emerald Stout	Stout	Canada (ON)	2 g	$11.69 / 4	Chocolate and caramel
Gruvi Mocha Nitro Stout	Nitro stout	USA	0 g	$9.79 / 6	Creamy texture
Lagabière Stout	Oatmeal stout	Canada (QC)	0 g	$14.44 / 4	Quebec pick
CRFT Velvety Stout	Stout	Canada (AB)	2 g	$9.74 / 4	Silky texture
Burdock Swoon Stout	Oatmeal stout	Canada (ON)	0.9 g	$12.71 / 4	Organic pick
Bazaar Tartosuc Sugar Pie Stout	Dessert stout	Canada (QC)	N/A	$20.84 / 4	Dessert
Athletic Brewing All Out Extra Dark	Dark stout-style	USA	0 g	$19.99 / 6	Vegan pick

Prices are for the smallest pack available, at time of writing. Guinness 0 and Lagabière were sold out at time of writing.

How We Picked the Best Non-Alcoholic Stout

• Real demand:: ranked by Upside Drinks sales over the last 12 months.
• Real stout character:: roasted malt, coffee and chocolate, with a full body.
• Range of styles:: Irish dry stout, coffee stout, oatmeal stout, nitro and dessert stout.
• Available in Canada:: every beer is sold on upsidedrinks.ca and ships across the country.

1. Guinness 0

Price: $10.94 / 4 (473 mL) / Buy Now

Our best-selling stout by far, and our number one non-alcoholic beer by revenue over the last six months. Guinness 0 has the smooth taste, balanced roast and dark colour Guinness is known for, with zero sugar and about 14 calories per 100 mL. It sells out often: grab it when it is in stock.

Things We Like

• Best seller
• Zero sugar
• Tall 473 mL cans

2. One for the Road Still Struggling Stout

Price: $14.31 / 6 (355 mL) / Buy Now

The bear hug of the beer world, from Alberta. Bold, rich and full of coffee, it won gold at the 2024 Canada Beer Cup and Best in Class at the 2024 Alberta Beverage Awards. Zero sugar.

Things We Like

• Gold medal: 2024 Canada Beer Cup.
• Bold coffee
• Zero sugar

3. Collective Arts Emerald Stout

Price: $11.69 / 4 (355 mL) / Buy Now

A pillar of our beer collection. Rich chocolate, sweet caramel and hints of roast coffee, with a smooth finish and just enough bitterness to balance the sweetness.

Things We Like

• Chocolate and caramel
• Balanced
• Canadian craft

4. Gruvi Mocha Nitro Stout

Price: $9.79 / 6 (355 mL) / Buy Now

Nitrogen gives this stout tiny bubbles and a luxurious, creamy texture, with coffee and chocolate notes. The best value on this list. Contains lactose.

Things We Like

• Nitro creaminess
• Coffee and chocolate
• Lowest price

5. Lagabière Stout

Price: $14.44 / 4 (473 mL) / Buy Now

From Quebec, a rich and creamy black ale brewed with oatmeal, with roasted coffee and malt aromas. Zero sugar and about 15 calories per 100 mL. Sold out at time of writing.

Things We Like

• Made in Quebec
• Oatmeal body
• Zero sugar

6. CRFT Velvety Stout

Price: $9.74 / 4 (473 mL) / Buy Now

Brewed in Calgary, silky and smooth with bold chocolate and coffee. English roasted barley gives a lavish mouthfeel and deep colour, and cocoa adds a rounded finish.

Things We Like

• Silky
• Chocolate and coffee
• Great price for 473 mL

7. Burdock Swoon Stout

Price: $12.71 / 4 (355 mL) / Buy Now

An organic stout from Ontario made with oats and roasted barley, with toasty flavours and only about 13 calories per 100 mL.

Things We Like

• Organic
• Toasty
• Light: about 13 calories per 100 mL.

8. Bazaar Tartosuc Sugar Pie Stout

Price: $20.84 / 4 (473 mL) / Buy Now

A Quebec dessert stout that tastes just like grandma's sugar pie: caramel, sugar cream and vanilla. Serve it after dinner. Contains lactose.

Things We Like

• Sugar pie in a can
• Made in Quebec
• Perfect dessert

9. Athletic Brewing All Out Extra Dark

Price: $19.99 / 6 (355 mL) / Buy Now

A bold, velvety stout-inspired brew from the biggest name in non-alcoholic craft beer, with roasted coffee, nuts and semi-sweet chocolate. Vegan and zero sugar.

Things We Like

• Vegan
• Coffee and nuts
• Zero sugar

Which Non-Alcoholic Stout Is for You?

Classic Irish stout (Guinness 0): smooth, dry, with roasted coffee notes.

Coffee stout (One for the Road, CRFT, Lagabière): bold roast and dark chocolate.

Nitro and creamy (Gruvi Mocha Nitro): tiny bubbles and a velvety texture.

Dessert stout (Bazaar Tartosuc): caramel, vanilla and sugar pie, for after dinner.

How to Serve Non-Alcoholic Stout

• Not too cold: 8 to 12°C brings out the coffee and chocolate.
• Pour hard into a glass: a firm pour builds the creamy head.
• Pair it: with oysters, stews, burgers, aged cheddar and chocolate desserts.
• Try a float: a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a glass of stout makes an easy dessert.

Shop Non-Alcoholic Stout at Upside Drinks

Browse our full non-alcoholic stout collection, or see our guides to the best non-alcoholic beers and the best non-alcoholic IPAs.

FAQ: Best Non-Alcoholic Stout

What is the best non-alcoholic stout?

Guinness 0 is by far our best-selling stout. For a Canadian craft option, One for the Road Still Struggling Stout won gold at the 2024 Canada Beer Cup.

Is Guinness 0 available in Canada?

Yes, Upside Drinks sells Guinness 0 online across Canada. It sells out often, so stock up when it is back.

How many calories are in a non-alcoholic stout?

Usually 13 to 25 calories per 100 mL, so about 45 to 120 calories per can.

Is non-alcoholic stout vegan?

Not always. Some, like Gruvi Mocha Nitro and Bazaar Tartosuc, contain lactose. Athletic Brewing All Out is vegan. Check each product page.

Is non-alcoholic stout really alcohol-free?

Non-alcoholic beer in Canada contains 0.5% alcohol or less.

Cheers,
Simon Poulin
Co-Founder & CEO, Upside Drinks