Heaps Normal Another Golden Non-Alcoholic Beer: Review
The mission of Heaps Normal is to make great-tasting, non-alcoholic drinks that fit seamlessly into a “heaps normal” life, and with Another Golden Lager, they’ve succeeded brilliantly. This Australian brew is one of the best non-alcoholic lagers currently on the market, offering a genuine, no-compromise beer experience.
The Pitch: A Classic Aussie Lager
“Another Golden” is essentially a classic Aussie lager, clean, crisp, and built for sessionability. Unlike many non-alcoholic beers that lean heavily on sweetness or a thin body, this lager is designed to taste and feel like the real thing. It’s perfect for those moments when you want the refreshing satisfaction of cracking open a cold beer, but without the alcohol.
Tasting and Experience
Appearance and Aroma: The pour is a bright, clear pale gold that creates a solid, foamy white head, visually hitting all the right notes for a classic lager. The aroma is clean and straightforward, featuring gentle toasted grain and a mild, enticing herbal hop lift, thanks to the Hallertau and Ella hops.
Flavour and Mouthfeel: This is where the beer truly shines. The flavour is wonderfully balanced. It offers a solid malty backbone that provides necessary body and structure, immediately followed by a wave of crispness and a hint of lemon citrus. Crucially, it manages to avoid that thin, watery character that plagues many non-alcoholic options. The mouthfeel is light-bodied, but thanks to good carbonation, it has a satisfying crisp texture and a fantastic dry finish.
Heaps Normal has executed a low-alcohol lager with remarkable fidelity. It’s not trying to be a challenging craft brew; it’s simply a normal lager that’s incredibly clean, highly refreshing, and easy to drink. It’s the perfect beer for hot days, long sessions, or when you want a reliable, satisfying brew without the buzz. It truly lives up to its philosophy of being “Too Good To Be Wasted.”
Highly Recommended. This is a must-try for anyone seeking a true, classic, and supremely drinkable non-alcoholic lager.