Guinness 0 and Beyond: The Best Non-Alcoholic St. Patrick's Day Beverages for 2026
TL;DR:
- The ultimate Irish beer for St. Patrick's Day is available without the alcohol. Guinness 0 delivers the exact same creamy, roasted experience as the original.
- Want the vibe of a craft brew without the weight of a stout? Bravus West Coast IPA and Blood Orange IPA are fantastic, refreshing alternatives.
- Heading to a party? Sparkling wine is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Wander + Found Cuvée Blanc and Rosé cans are our top picks for tossing in a cooler.
- These 0.5% (Non-Alcoholic) wines offer a crisp, dry profile like traditional wine, making them perfect for sharing.
- Shop the full collection of party-ready beverages at Better Rhodes.
Walk into any pub in mid-March and you will see them: those heavy, dark pints with the thick white heads that everyone is carrying. For a long time, if you wanted to keep things non-alcoholic, your options for a St. Patrick's Day beverage were basically limited to soda or water. It was uninspiring, especially when you wanted to be part of the celebration but did not want the alcohol.
Today, many people search for a Guinness beer St. Patrick's Day alternative. But what if you don't want a heavy, roasted stout?
You can have a refreshing drink while wearing green, whether you're hosting or not. Here are the best alternatives to dark Irish beer St. Patrick's Day fans can actually get excited about.
The Real Deal: Guinness 0
If you are seeking the traditional experience without the alcohol, it is now available to you. Guinness 0 is brewed using the exact same ingredients as the classic stout before the alcohol is gently removed through cold filtration.
You still get that mesmerizing nitrogen surge and settle when you pour it into a glass. In fact, the thick, creamy head holds up so perfectly that if you use the right branded pint glass, you can still "Split the G" on your very first sip.
It delivers the identical dark chocolate and bitter coffee notes that made the original famous, and most people honestly cannot tell it apart from a standard draught in a blind taste test.
The Hoppy (But Light) Beer Alternative
If you still want the vibe of cracking open a cold beer but want to avoid the heaviness of a stout, keep it light and citrus-forward.
Better Rhodes carries some excellent craft options from Bravus Brewing that fit the holiday perfectly. The Bravus West Coast IPA brings a classic, piney bite with notes of zesty citrus. If you want something even brighter, the Bravus Blood Orange IPA offers a tangy, sweet citrus profile that is incredibly refreshing. Both are fantastic St. Patrick’s Day beverages to mix into the cooler when you want actual craft flavor without the alcohol.
The Default Party Move: Wander + Found Sparkling Wine
If you are wondering where to start or what to bring to a host, sparkling wine is always the right answer. It feels celebratory, pairs beautifully with party food, and breaks up the monotony of endless beer cans.
Wander + Found Cuvée Blanc & Rosé (In Cans)
When you are heading to a party, transportability is everything. You want something you can easily throw into a cooler full of ice without worrying about glass bottles or corkscrews.
The Wander + Found Cuvée Blanc and Rosé come in sleek, highly portable cans that make sharing incredibly easy. These are sophisticated non-alcoholic St. Patrick's Day drinks that offer a dry, crisp finish.
The Cuvée Blanc brings notes of tangy citrus zest and tart gooseberry, while the Rosé offers bright red fruits and a cool minerality.
- The Vibe: Elegant but effortless. This wine is ideal for enjoying on a patio or while standing around a kitchen island.
- The Specs: These are 0.5% (Non-Alcoholic), meaning you can enjoy the complexity of a well-crafted wine without the alcohol.
Why it Works: Cans are the ultimate social format. Handing someone a cold can of sparkling wine instantly elevates their afternoon.