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For many, enjoying a cold one after a hard ride is an important part of cycling. It\u2019s a ritual that bonds cycling groups. But drinking beer can have downsides when it comes to recovery, sleep, and performance. How about non-alcoholic beer? Is it any better? What are the most compelling reasons to consider switching?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Non-alcoholic beer is an isotonic drink<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some cyclists joke that beer is the best sports drink. Interestingly, with non-alcoholic beer, they would be much closer to the truth. That\u2019s because non-alcoholic beer is an isotonic drink. It has a very similar osmolality to blood, which means that it\u2019s absorbed quickly, just like isotonic sports drinks. Regular beer,<\/a> on the other hand, is a hypertonic drink,<\/a> which absorbs slower and could even cause digestive discomfort.<\/p>\n

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Non-alcoholic beer is an isotonic drink. \u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It actually tastes good<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you gave up on non-alcoholic beers a long time ago because they don\u2019t taste any good, maybe it\u2019s time to give them another chance. Brewers used to apply heat or filtration to remove alcohol from regular beer back in the day which degraded flavour. Today\u2019s brewers came up with a whole new system that is much better at preserving the real taste of beer. If you go for a non-alcoholic IPA, it will taste like an IPA, same with a lager.<\/p>\n

It helps you deal with flavour fatigue<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019ve been sipping on sweet sports drinks<\/a> for several hours on the bike, you will likely feel the need for a change after. That\u2019s called flavour fatigue and it\u2019s a very real thing cyclists and other endurance athletes deal with. Non-alcoholic beer can be that bitter alternative you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n

It’s low in calories<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Non-alcoholic beer can be a great alternative for all those sweet sports drinks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Non-alcoholic beer is a great option for those who want to reduce calorie intake. Light beers promise the same but they often reduce calories at the expense of flavour. Non-alcoholic beers save calories by reducing the alcohol content while keeping the tasty and aromatic parts of the beverage. You might get as low as 60 kcal per small non-alcoholic beer compared to 150 kcal per regular alcoholic small beer.<\/p>\n

Non-alcoholic beer doesn\u2019t impair your handling abilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re having your beer mid-ride or before getting into your car travelling back home, the alcohol content is not to be underestimated. Consuming alcohol while slightly dehydrated from exercise makes the effects much more pronounced. Non-alcoholic beer is a great option if you want to be sure you\u2019ll retain your handling abilities.<\/p>\n

Whether you want to limit alcohol or calorie intake, non-alcoholic beer is a great option. And it\u2019s precisely because it tastes like beer. You can still associate great cycling experiences with beer without having to give up those familiar smells, flavours, and sensations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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