With the warmer months of the year upon us, many people are headed outside for barbeques, parties, and other social gatherings, which may often feature alcoholic beverages. Looking for a way to enjoy some refreshing suds this summer without the risk of a hangover? For those of us who are looking for a non-alcoholic (NA) alternative to beer, Seward Co-op is now offering a variety of craft beverages that offer the look, feel, and flavor of beer—malty, foamy, crisp, clear—while still being non-alcoholic. Crack open a cold one with these NA options for your summer soiree.

Not Beer, but Near

Visit the Franklin store to find a new collection of non-alcoholic brews from Bravus Brewing Co., which was founded in 2015 as the first NA brewery on the continent. From the packaging to the clarity, color, and foamy head of the beverages themselves, Bravus brews are a solid NA alternative to their alcoholic cousins, providing the visual experience of drinking a beer, along with the flavor and mouthfeel, while remaining non-alcoholic.

Peanut Butter Dark

This NA substitute for a dark ale has a nutty, roasty, chocolatey flavor. It’s lighter bodied than its alcoholic counterparts, cutting out the syrupy feel of dark beers. Sweet, but not overbearing, the Peanut Butter Dark has a great color and a solid, foamy head.

Golden Light

This bright, golden-colored NA brew has a beautiful clarity. It’s light, refreshing, and slightly sweet.

Raspberry Gose

A crowd favorite! The Raspberry Gose is fruity and delightful, with all the flavor of real raspberry. It’s mouthwatering, possesses a light salinity, and is tart, but not sour.

West Coast IPA

This NA bev smells like a piney IPA, with a juicy forward taste and a bitter, dry finish. This one is a very approachable NA option for people who don’t typically like IPAs.

Blood Orange IPA

This fruity NA brew has a light, citrusy flavor that tastes fresh and crisp, with just a hint of bitterness at the finish.

Coconut Porter

Our resident coconut lover really enjoyed this one! Creamy and fragrant, the Coconut Porter is thicker-bodied, but not too heavy, and bursts with toasted coconut flavor.

More than Water

Beer dupes not much of your thing, but enjoy the flavor of hops? Both stores carry a variety of NA hop waters that offer just a little something different than your typical sparkling water.