Lost Pier Brewing, the independent Brighton brewery, has said its 0.5% Nitro Stout gives drinkers “something distinctive to enjoy and share” at a time where interest in the category is at an all-time high.

The company said its 0.5% Nitro Stout is designed to bridge the gap between Christmas entertaining and ‘Dry January’ resolutions.

According to The IWSR UK No-Alcohol Market Report, total UK no/low alcohol market sales doubled compared to recent baseline periods, with non-alcoholic beer volume growing roughly 20% and a projected volume CAGR of +7% through 2028

Dan Gale, co-founder and director of Lost Pier Brewing, said: “Brewing an alcohol-free nitro stout was a challenge we were excited to take on.

“We knew it had to deliver the rich, full flavour and smooth, creamy pour people expect from a great stout, and that gave us the focus to get every detail right. The result is a luxurious beer with a velvety texture and indulgent character that feels especially at home during the festive season.

“As an independently brewed alternative, it gives people something distinctive to enjoy and share, whether they’re drinking alcohol or not.”

The beer is also described as “quaffable and dry dark beer with a soft white head, light body, and malty nose with toasted and treacle notes on the palate”.