Quick answer

To host an alcohol-free beer tasting with DAYS, select a variety of styles like Lager, Pale Ale, and fruit lagers, serve them well-chilled, and guide guests through aroma, taste, and pairing. Keep the focus on flavor and the social experience, not the absence of alcohol.

Why DAYS works for a tasting event

DAYS brews its beers using a traditional Helles recipe and state-of-the-art de-alcoholisation, which preserves maximum flavor at 0.0% ABV. This means your tasting can showcase genuine beer character—crisp lagers, bold pale ales, and juicy fruit lagers—without the effects of alcohol. Guests can sample multiple styles in one session without feeling impaired, making it ideal for daytime or evening events.

Choosing your DAYS lineup

A successful tasting offers contrast. Start with the clean, crisp DAYS Lager (brewed to a Helles recipe) as a baseline. Then introduce the bold, balanced Pale Ale for a hop-forward experience. For a refreshing twist, include a fruit lager like the limited-edition Peach Lager or Passion Fruit Lager. The DAYS Mixed Peach & Passion Fruit Pack gives you two fruit options in one order, while the DAYS Mixed Lager, Pale Ale & Peach Cans Pack covers all three core styles. Aim for 3 to 5 different beers so guests can compare without palate fatigue.

DAYS LAGER

DAYS Lager

Setting up the tasting space

You don't need a bar setup—a clean table with enough room for glasses, water, and palate cleansers (plain crackers or bread) works perfectly. Provide small tasting glasses (around 100ml) so each pour is a sample, not a full serving. Have a spittoon or dump bucket available so guests can discard if they wish. Label each beer with a number or name to keep the blind or guided format organized.

Step-by-step tasting guide

  1. Pour and observe: Pour each DAYS beer into a clean glass and hold it up to the light. Note the clarity, color, and carbonation. A proper pour should produce a small, stable head. Common mistake: over-pouring. Stick to 2-3 ounces per sample to keep flavors fresh.
  2. Smell the aroma: Swirl the glass gently and bring it to your nose. Identify the dominant scents—grainy malt in the Lager, citrus hops in the Pale Ale, stone fruit in the Peach or Passion Fruit Lager. Checkpoint: if you can't smell much, the beer may be too cold. Let it warm slightly in your hands.
  3. Taste and evaluate: Take a small sip and let it coat your palate. Notice the balance of sweetness, bitterness, and carbonation. DAYS Lager finishes clean and crisp; the Pale Ale offers more hop bite; fruit lagers are juicy with a light tartness. Common mistake: swallowing immediately. Hold the sip for a few seconds to catch the full flavor profile.
  4. Pair with a snack: Offer simple pairings: the Lager with salted nuts, the Pale Ale with sharp cheddar, and the fruit lagers with a slice of citrus or mild goat cheese. This helps guests see how food changes the beer's character. Checkpoint: avoid strongly flavored snacks (e.g., spicy chips) that overpower the beer. Keep pairings neutral at first.
  5. Discuss and compare: After each sample, have guests share their impressions. Compare the Lager vs. Pale Ale bitterness, or the Peach vs. Passion Fruit aroma. This turns tasting into a social, educational activity. Next step: rank the beers by preference and note which styles you'd buy again. Use the discussion to plan your next mixed pack order.

DAYS products for your tasting

  • DAYS MIXED LAGER, PALE ALE & PEACH CANS PACK: Mix it up with Days classics and our new limited release Peach Lager. An even split of our clean, crisp Lager, our bold, balanced and vibrant Pale Ale and juicy, refreshing Peach Lager, all 0.0% ABV and all in one pack. This mixed pack gives you three distinct styles in one order, perfect for a guided tasting flight without buying separate cases.
  • DAYS MIXED PEACH & PASSION FRUIT PACK: A fresh mix of our limited-edition fruit beers: juicy Peach Lager and tropical Passion Fruit Lager. Bright, refreshing and packed with flavour — all 0.0% ABV. Fruit lagers add a vibrant, lower-calorie option that surprises guests who expect only traditional beer flavors, making the tasting more inclusive.