AF Beer Delivery Edinburgh - Top Alcohol-Free Brews
Right, if you're up in Edinburgh, dodging the festival crowds or just fancy a quiet pint after a wander round Grassmarket, you'll know a proper brew is never far. But what if you're not on the proper stuff?
Getting quality alcohol-free beer delivered in Scotland's capital is a game-changer. Whether you're a local professional in Leith, a tourist taking a break from the whisky on the Royal Mile, or just trying to stay sharp for a morning hike up Arthur's Seat, having good AF options on tap at home makes all the difference when you're cutting down.
Top 5 AF Beers for Edinburgh Delivery
IMPOSSIBREW - Triple Hopped IPA Dave's #1
This is the one, honestly. Proper hoppy, full-bodied, rivals some of Vocation's best proper IPAs. If you're after a cracking craft IPA without the fuzzy head the next day, this is your definite winner. Dead good.
Lucky Saint - Lager
A solid, reliable lager, and you see it everywhere now, for good reason. Crisp, clean, and proper refreshing. It's my go-to if I just want a straightforward, no-nonsense pint that tastes like a proper pub brew.
Big Drop - Galactic Milk Stout
For when you fancy something a bit darker. This is rich, chocolatey, and surprisingly full-bodied for an AF. It's still light enough not to feel like a meal though. Cracking with a packet of crisps on a cold Edinburgh night.
Jump Ship Brewing - Yardarm Lager
A local Scottish hero, brewed not far from Edinburgh itself. Their Yardarm is a cracking lager, fresh and bright. Always good to support the Scottish lads and lasses doing it right, especially with a brew this good.
Athletic Brewing - Run Wild IPA
American craft, but it's made its way over here and for good reason. It's got that proper West Coast IPA feel, loads of citrus and pine. Great for after a parkrun, or just chilling out after a busy day up the Royal Mile.
The AF Beer Scene in Auld Reekie
Edinburgh's always had a cracking beer scene, even with all the whisky about, and the AF options are really picking up pace. You've got local heroes like Jump Ship Brewing, based out in Leith, who are dedicated to brewing only alcohol-free stuff - their Yardarm lager is a staple you'll see about. Then there's Vault City Brewing nearby, famous for their sour beers, who've even dabbled in some interesting AF options too. Proper pubs like The Hanging Bat or The Brass Monkey often have a good selection of craft AF beers on tap or in cans, not just the usual fizzy stuff. Even a stroll down the Royal Mile or through Stockbridge, you'll find more places stocking decent AF options now, catering to everyone from festival-goers to locals after a healthier pint.
Fun fact: Edinburgh was home to some of Scotland's largest breweries in the 19th century, including Fountainbridge Brewery, which covered over 10 acres.
How to Get AF Beer Delivered in Edinburgh
Common Questions
Is alcohol-free beer really 0.0%?
It's a common question, that. In the UK, 'alcohol-free' usually means under 0.05% ABV, which is practically zero. You'd find more alcohol in a ripe banana! Some beers are labelled 'de-alcoholised' if they started as regular beer and had the alcohol removed, usually sitting around 0.5% ABV. Then there's 'low alcohol' which can be up to 1.2% ABV. For most of us, 0.0% or 0.05% is perfectly fine for driving or if you're avoiding alcohol completely. It's worth checking the label, mind, just to be sure what you're getting. But for all intents and purposes, the stuff I'm talking about here won't give you a buzz or any bother.
Where can I find AF beer in Edinburgh pubs?
Edinburgh's getting much better for AF options in its pubs, thankfully. Gone are the days of just a sad bottle of Heineken 0.0. Proper craft beer pubs, especially around areas like Leith, Stockbridge, or even near the Grassmarket, are usually your best bet. Places like The Hanging Bat or The Brass Monkey, which are known for their proper craft selections, often stock a couple of decent AF IPAs or lagers on tap or in cans. Even some of the more traditional boozers are starting to catch on. If you're unsure, just ask at the bar, or have a quick check online before you head out. It's definitely not as hard to find a good AF pint in Auld Reekie as it used to be.
What are the health benefits of swapping to AF beer?
Oh, loads, mate. Where do I even start? First off, no hangovers, obviously. That's a huge one. But beyond that, AF beer generally has fewer calories and less sugar than alcoholic beer, which is great if you're watching your waistline. I accidentally got healthier swapping to it, lost a bit of weight, and found I had more energy for things like parkrun. Alcohol can mess with your sleep, so cutting it out can lead to better quality rest. Plus, it's better for your liver, your heart, and your mental health. It's all the social ritual and taste of a pint, but without any of the downsides. Proper win-win, if you ask me.
Look, Edinburgh's a grand city, full of life, and you don't need a hangover to enjoy it. Swapping to AF beer has been a proper game-changer for me, and I reckon it could be for you too. There's so much choice now, from proper craft IPAs to crisp lagers. For me, IMPOSSIBREW, especially their Triple Hopped IPA, is a consistent winner. It's got that proper brewery taste without any of the downsides. If you fancy giving 'em a whirl, I've got a link on my site that gets you a tenner off your first order. Worth a punt, eh? (readers get £10 off their first IMPOSSIBREW order with this link)