Review: Non-Alcoholic Beers of Bero, Complete Lineup

“Born in London, crafted in America, and enjoyed worldwide,” Bero hit the scene last year as a collaboration between longtime brewer John Herman and Spider-Man actor Tom Holland. The non-alcoholic beer operation launched with three expressions (more are on the way), all of which we review below.

Bero Noon Wheat – A solid base of lemon and gentle wheat begins the experience, coming across as a perfectly on-point rendition of a wheat beer. As the beer develops on the palate, few surprises await. Noon Wheat maintains a pleasant blend of sweetness and tart fruit, with a gentle, cereal-forward finish, steady as she goes throughout the drinking experience, even as the beer warms a bit. A-

Bero Edge Hill Hazy IPA – A very pale yellow color surprises, as does a surprisingly thin body — considerably more watery than the comparably dynamic Noon Wheat. The good news is there’s a healthy hoppiness throughout, though it comes across as only lightly fruited, with notes of orange peel and some lemon zest, alongside a modest pineyness. The overall construction isn’t something I’d describe as hazy, but it is at least adjacent to an IPA, and, the weak body aside, it makes for an approachable, easygoing N/A brew. B

Bero Kingston Golden Pils – A surprisingly big and very malty pilsner, this brew overloads the senses with flavors of crackers and fresh bread. That makes for a pleasant enough but rather one-note experience that never really grew or evolved as I worked my way through the can. Here’s to keeping it simple: B

each $16 per six-pack of 12 oz cans

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