{"id":37549,"date":"2025-10-30T13:11:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/?p=37549"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:01:55","slug":"rethinking-beer-no-and-low-alcohol-nolo-beers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/rethinking-beer-no-and-low-alcohol-nolo-beers\/","title":{"rendered":"Rethinking Beer: Why No- and Low-Alcohol (NOLO) Beers Are the Future of Social Drinking\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quiet revolution is brewing in the beer industry. Consumers are no longer just chasing a buzz\u2014they\u2019re choosing <strong>wellness, moderation, and mindful drinking<\/strong>. At the forefront of this shift is the explosive rise of <strong>no- and low-alcohol (NOLO) beers<\/strong>. No longer seen as a compromise NOLO beer is now making up <strong>3.5% of the global beer market<\/strong>\u2014equivalent to <strong>70 million hectoliters annually<\/strong><sup>1<\/sup>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-400x170.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-200x85.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this may seem&nbsp;modest at first glance, the&nbsp;growth trajectory tells a different story. By the end of 2025, the <strong>non-alcoholic beer market<\/strong> is projected to hit <strong>$38.37 billion<\/strong> in revenue<sup>2<\/sup>. With a <strong>7.4% CAGR through 2032<\/strong><sup>3<\/sup> \u2013proving that, for consumers, the buzz&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;just in the&nbsp;booze.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/rethinking-beer-no-and-low-alcohol-nolo-beers\/#Cheers_to_Change_Why_Are_NOLO_Beers_Booming\" >Cheers to Change: &nbsp;Why Are NOLO Beers Booming?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/rethinking-beer-no-and-low-alcohol-nolo-beers\/#Busting_the_Myth_NOLO_Beers_Dont_Have_to_Taste_Flat\" >Busting the Myth: NOLO Beers Don\u2019t Have to Taste Flat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/rethinking-beer-no-and-low-alcohol-nolo-beers\/#Making_NOLO_Beer_Delicious_with_Enzymes\" >Making NOLO Beer Delicious&nbsp;with Enzymes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/rethinking-beer-no-and-low-alcohol-nolo-beers\/#Meet_DIAZYME%C2%AE_NOLO_A_Game-Changing_in_NOLO_Brewing\" >Meet DIAZYME\u00ae NOLO: A Game-Changing in NOLO Brewing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/rethinking-beer-no-and-low-alcohol-nolo-beers\/#The_Future_of_Beer_Is_Flavorful_and_Alcohol-Optional\" >The Future of Beer Is Flavorful and Alcohol-Optional&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cheers-to-change-nbsp-why-are-nolo-beers-booming\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheers_to_Change_Why_Are_NOLO_Beers_Booming\"><\/span><strong>Cheers to Change: &nbsp;Why Are NOLO Beers Booming?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The surge in NOLO beer demand reflects a cultural shift. Millennials and Gen Z are leading the charge, embracing NOLO as a lifestyle choice. Whether it\u2019s a work lunch, a post-gym, post-workout hangout, or a casual evening, consumers want the ritual of beer without the alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-busting-the-myth-nolo-beers-don-t-have-to-taste-flat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Busting_the_Myth_NOLO_Beers_Dont_Have_to_Taste_Flat\"><\/span><strong>Busting the Myth: NOLO Beers Don\u2019t Have to Taste Flat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite their popularity, many NOLO beers fall flat\u2014literally. According to IFF research, 53% of consumers dislike the \u201cbread\u201d taste, and 51% are turned off by the \u201cwort\u201d flavor<sub>4<\/sub>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The verdict? Consumers want NOLO beers that deliver bold flavor and&nbsp;satisfying&nbsp;body\u2014and many current options miss the mark.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer2_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer2_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer2_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer2_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer2_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-400x277.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer2_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K-200x139.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/beer2_imgupscaler.ai_Enhancer-Pro_2K.jpg 1557w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-nolo-beer-delicious-nbsp-with-enzymes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_NOLO_Beer_Delicious_with_Enzymes\"><\/span><strong>Making NOLO Beer Delicious<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>with Enzymes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge lies in the brewing process. Traditional methods like de-alcoholization&nbsp;and limited fermentation&nbsp;often strip away flavor and aroma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help brewers overcome these challenges, enzymes can be used to transform fermentable sugars&nbsp;such as maltose&nbsp;into non-fermentable&nbsp;isomalto-oligosaccharides. This enzymatic approach preserves&nbsp;beer\u2019s&nbsp;flavor profile and improves overall taste, without affecting acidity or other key parameters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-diazyme-nolo-a-game-changing-in-nolo-brewing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meet_DIAZYME%C2%AE_NOLO_A_Game-Changing_in_NOLO_Brewing\"><\/span><strong>Meet <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/food-enzymes\/diazyme-nolo\/\">DIAZYME\u00ae NOLO<\/a><\/strong>: A Game-Changing in NOLO Brewing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed by IFF\u2019s enzyme experts, <a href=\"http:\/\/Rethinking Beer: Why No- and Low-Alcohol (NOLO) Beers Are the Future of Social Drinking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIAZYME\u00ae NOLO<\/a>  is a&nbsp;transglucosidase&nbsp;enzyme&nbsp;that transforms the NOLO brewing process. When added during mashing, it enables brewers to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Produces more beer using less raw material and energy, boosting&nbsp;brewery&nbsp;efficiency: up to 60% more beer can be produced using the same process, or brewers can achieve the same volume with 37.5% less raw material.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preserve&nbsp;aroma and body, making NOLO beers tastier and fuller-bodied.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opens doors to the session beer market (below 4% ABV) with authentic flavor,&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;body and enhancing drinkability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the enzyme itself, IFF offers a comprehensive range of solutions to refine NOLO&nbsp;beer taste, including natural&nbsp;flavorings and extracts to help brands add a signature taste profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-future-of-beer-is-flavorful-and-alcohol-optional-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_Beer_Is_Flavorful_and_Alcohol-Optional\"><\/span>The Future of Beer Is Flavorful and Alcohol-Optional&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NOLO movement is redefining what beer can be. With innovations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/food-enzymes\/diazyme-nolo\/\">DIAZYME\u00ae NOLO<\/a>, brewers no longer&nbsp;have to&nbsp;choose between great taste and low alcohol. The future belongs to those who embrace flavor-forward, health-conscious brewing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to elevate your NOLO game?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/food-beverage\/\">Connect with our experts<\/a> and discover how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/food-beverage\/food-bioscience\/food-enzymes\/diazyme-nolo\/\">DIAZYME\u00ae NOLO<\/a> can transform your next brew.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/csm_NOLO_couple_image_without_bubble_41d3d63300_d3b008e6e4c51dd7dd6f85abfa223406.jpg-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/csm_NOLO_couple_image_without_bubble_41d3d63300_d3b008e6e4c51dd7dd6f85abfa223406.jpg-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/csm_NOLO_couple_image_without_bubble_41d3d63300_d3b008e6e4c51dd7dd6f85abfa223406.jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/csm_NOLO_couple_image_without_bubble_41d3d63300_d3b008e6e4c51dd7dd6f85abfa223406.jpg-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/csm_NOLO_couple_image_without_bubble_41d3d63300_d3b008e6e4c51dd7dd6f85abfa223406.jpg-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/csm_NOLO_couple_image_without_bubble_41d3d63300_d3b008e6e4c51dd7dd6f85abfa223406.jpg-200x113.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/csm_NOLO_couple_image_without_bubble_41d3d63300_d3b008e6e4c51dd7dd6f85abfa223406.jpg.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[1] https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/cmo\/alcoholic-drinks\/beer\/non-alcoholic-beer\/worldwide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[2] Euromonitor International: \u201cAlcoholic drinks market hits total volume decline worldwide for only third time in 15 years: Euromonitor International\u201d, August 15, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[3] Stellar Market Research. Non-Alcoholic Beer Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast (2025-2032)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[4] Social Media Analysis proprietary of IFF- Feb 2024 (Analysis of51000 posts made between October 2021 and January 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block blog-cta\"  >\n            <div class=\"blog-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"blog-cta__title\">\n                    Connect with our Experts in Brewing                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/food-beverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right\"> <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 \" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A quiet revolution is brewing in the beer industry. 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