Expect a clean aroma with a touch of pepper and caramel. Plus an uncluttered flavour that weaves in a balanced bitterness. Brewed with eight hop varieties from North America, New Zealand and Europe, Punk AF lives up to its billing… in every respect. But that superb aroma wins the day, especially if you’re after a way to consume CBD without messing around with oils and other products.

The flavour and mouthfeel don’t quite live up to the amazing aroma. But it’s an interesting and highly enjoyable beer all the same, perfect for those colder evenings.Plus a lovely mix of fruity esters and malts providing caramel, roasted orange and even a touch of cocoa in the taste. It’s styled as a Belgian abbey ale, but “Brune-DMC” from the UK’s Lowtide brewery will likely appeal to those seeking a non-alcoholic beer in the guise of a cask bitter. Many people drink Berliner weisses with fruit syrup, but there’s no need with this one as Mikkeller’s yeast has conjured up a lot of fruitiness in the aroma and flavour. There’s some other interesting flavours in there too. A little more caramel flavour from the malts and a little more sweetness would have been more welcome. But there’s still enough variety in the flavour to keep things interesting. Verdict

Brewmasters at Stella Artois have worked with specialists to skilfully remove alcohol, without altering the unique taste . These are my top eight wheat beers, followed by the other wheat beers I’ve reviewed. 1. Lowtide “Are Wheat There Yet” (0.5%) American wheat beer

Originally a 1.1% beer, “Nanny State” flew under the radar when Brewdog first released it in response to media hysteria over its imperial-strength beers. The East Kent Goldings hops give this beer an earthy, spicy character while the malts and yeast contribute peach, red apple and a touch of wholemeal bread to the flavours and aroma. The spices at play in this one are cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Rather than overwhelm this non-alcoholic beer, they add a little warmth to the other flavours, which include a little burnt chocolate and a hint of berry. On tasting, there’s a touch of fruitiness in the flavour, which combines well with the tropical fruits in the aroma. However, this is overpowered by the high bitterness that seems to get more intense the more you drink. Mikkeller have brewed “Drink’in the Sun” at various strengths over the years. This one comes in at 0.3%.