Quick answer

Chill DAYS 0.0% Lager in the fridge at 2–4°C for at least 4–6 hours, or use an ice-and-water bath for 15–20 minutes if you're in a hurry. Never add ice directly to the can or glass—it melts and dilutes the beer, flattening the clean, crisp Helles character. For best results, keep cans in the fridge until the moment you pour.

Why ice cubes ruin a 0.0% lager

Dropping ice into your glass might seem like a shortcut to ice-cold beer, but it's the fastest way to water down flavour. As ice melts, it dilutes the beer's body and carbonation, turning a crisp, clean lager into something thin and lifeless. This matters even more with 0.0% beer because there's no alcohol to buffer the change—the malt and hop balance is more delicate. Instead of adding ice, chill the can itself using one of the methods below.

The right serving temperature for alcohol-free lager

DAYS Lager is brewed to a traditional Helles recipe, which is designed to be served cold—but not so cold that you numb the flavour. The sweet spot is 2–4°C (35–39°F). At this temperature, the beer stays refreshing and carbonated without losing its subtle malt sweetness. If it's too warm, it tastes flat and dull; if it's too cold, you lose the nuance. A standard fridge set to its coldest setting usually sits around 2–3°C, which is ideal. If your fridge runs warmer, adjust the dial or use a thermometer to check.

How to cool beer cans fast (without ice dilution)

When you need cold beer in a hurry, an ice bath beats the fridge every time. Fill a bowl or cooler with equal parts ice and water, then submerge your cans. The water conducts heat away from the can far faster than air, so 15–20 minutes is usually enough to bring a room-temperature can down to serving temperature. Add a handful of salt to the ice bath if you want to speed it up further—salt lowers the freezing point of water, making the bath even colder. Just don't leave cans in for hours; over-chilling can mute the flavour. For a smaller batch, a wet paper towel wrapped around each can and placed in the freezer for 10–15 minutes works in a pinch, but set a timer to avoid freezing.

Step-by-step: chill DAYS Lager without diluting it

  1. Step 1: Start with fridge-cold cans: Store your DAYS Lager in the fridge at 2–4°C for at least 4–6 hours before serving. This is the slow, steady method that keeps carbonation intact and flavour stable. Common mistake: putting cans in the freezer 'just for a few minutes' and forgetting them—frozen beer loses carbonation and can burst. Checkpoint: the can should feel uniformly cold to the touch, not just on the outside.
  2. Step 2: Use an ice bath for rapid chilling: If you're short on time, fill a container with equal parts ice and cold water. Submerge the cans fully and leave for 15–20 minutes. The water-ice mix transfers cold far faster than air. For an extra boost, add a tablespoon of salt per litre of water. Common mistake: using ice alone—air pockets slow cooling dramatically. Checkpoint: after 15 minutes, test one can; if it's not cold enough, give it another 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Dry the can and pour immediately: Once chilled, take the can straight from the fridge or ice bath, wipe off excess water, and pour into a clean glass. Don't let it sit out—0.0% beer warms quickly. Pour down the side of a tilted glass to preserve carbonation, then straighten for a small head. Common mistake: pouring into a warm glass, which instantly raises the beer's temperature and releases carbonation too fast. Checkpoint: a properly chilled pour will have a tight, lasting head and visible condensation on the glass.

DAYS 0.0% beers built for cold serving

  • DAYS LAGER: Brewed to a traditional Helles recipe, Days Lager is clean, crisp and 0.0% ABV. We use the highest quality ingredients, an authentic brewing process and a state-of-the-art de-alcoholisation technique to preserve maximum flavour at 0.0% ABV. Best served chilled, whatever the occasion. The Helles style is designed to shine when cold, so serving temperature directly affects how much of that clean, crisp character you taste. Chilling it properly preserves the intended flavour.
  • 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. If you're chilling a mixed pack, remember that different styles may taste best at slightly different temperatures. The Lager and Peach Lager are best ice-cold, while the Pale Ale can be served a touch warmer to let its bold, balanced character come through.