Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager: Is It Actually Any Good?

Lucky Saint has been around since 2018 and it’s become the go-to name whenever someone asks about AF lager. Which means it’s also the one with the most to prove.

I used to drink Peroni on a Friday. So when I stopped drinking and people started recommending Lucky Saint, I was sceptical. But it’s actually very good.

How it tastes

There’s genuine malt character here. It’s not sweet in that disappointing way most AF lagers are. The carbonation is right. It finishes clean.

Cold matters more than usual with this one. Serve it at fridge temperature and it’s excellent.

Is it worth the price?

It’s more expensive than Heineken 0.0 — roughly £2 a bottle if you buy a case online. For a Friday evening where you want something that feels like the real thing? It earns it.

What’s actually in the bottle

Unfiltered Lager is brewed in Germany from four ingredients — Pilsner malt, Hallertau hops, Bavarian spring water and single-use yeast — then gently de-alcoholised. It comes in at 0.5% ABV, not a strict 0.0%, so worth knowing if you need a fully alcohol-free drink for driving, pregnancy or any other reason. It’s 53 calories per 330ml, vegan, and carries the same clean, malty profile whether you get it in bottle or can.

Where to buy it in the UK

Lucky Saint is widely stocked — Tesco carries a 4x330ml pack at £6 (around £4.75 with a Clubcard), and it’s also on shelf at Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. If you’re buying regularly, ordering a case direct from luckysaint.co works out cheapest per bottle.

Storage

Keep it in the fridge and drink it cold — the malt character holds up much better chilled than at room temperature, and carbonation drops off faster once it’s been open a while.

Curious how it stacks up against the other big AF lager name? Read our Lucky Saint vs Guinness 0.0 head-to-head, or see how it compares in our roundup of other alcohol-free lagers.

FAQ

Is Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager completely alcohol-free?
No — it’s 0.5% ABV, classed as de-alcoholised in the UK. If you need a strict 0.0%, check Lucky Saint’s other lager or a different brand.

How many calories does it have?
53 calories per 330ml bottle or can.

Where can I buy it in the UK?
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose all stock it, or you can order cases direct from luckysaint.co.

Compliance note: This article is published by The Clear Head, a UK lifestyle site for people who don’t drink, are drinking less, or are sober curious. We aim to provide honest, practical information without promoting any particular brand or approach to alcohol.