Free Damm Review: Taste, Calories, and Where to Buy It

4.0/5
Fans of Estrella Damm’s Mediterranean lager style who want the same clean, hop-forward profile without alcohol.

Free Damm is a non-alcoholic lager from Damm, Barcelona, Spain. A clean, sparkling, transparent amber-gold lager with a light head and fine bubbles, an intense hop-forward aroma with fresh white-flower notes, and a delicate taste of grains and toast balanced by just the right bitterness.

Free Damm at a glance

StyleNon-alcoholic lager
ABV0.0%
Calories17 IBU, 9 EBC (light amber-gold color)
BreweryDamm, Barcelona, Spain
Free Damm
Free Damm non-alcoholic beer

How it tastes

Fresh white-flower aromas over a toasty, grainy base give it more going on than a standard Mediterranean lager, even if it is a harder bottle to find outside Spain. At 0.0% ABV and 17 ibu, 9 ebc (light amber-gold color), it sits among the lowest-calorie options in the category.

Vacuum distillation instead of just skipping fermentation – Damm did this one the hard way.
Flavor character
4/5
Body
3/5
Balance
4/5
Drinkability
4/5
Our tasting scores, 1 (low) to 5 (high).
Pros
  • True 0.0% ABV using a careful vacuum-distillation process
  • Hop-forward aroma with floral notes, more character than a generic light lager
  • Well-known brand across Spain and increasingly available internationally
Cons
  • Not currently listed on Saucey in our check
  • Less familiar to US drinkers than the German or Dutch NA lagers on this list

Who it is for

Fans of Estrella Damm’s Mediterranean lager style who want the same clean, hop-forward profile without alcohol.

Free Damm FAQs

What is Free Damm?

Free Damm is a non-alcoholic lager from Damm, Barcelona, Spain. A clean, sparkling, transparent amber-gold lager with a light head and fine bubbles, an intense hop-forward aroma with fresh white-flower notes, and a delicate taste of grains and toast balanced by just the right bitterness.

What is the ABV and calorie count of Free Damm?

Free Damm is 0.0% ABV with 17 ibu, 9 ebc (light amber-gold color).

Is Free Damm available on Saucey?

Not currently. We checked Saucey directly and Free Damm did not come up in search results at the time of writing. Check the brewery’s own site or your local retailer instead.

Where to buy Free Damm

We checked Saucey directly and Free Damm was not listed there at the time of writing, so the brewery’s own retail locator or your local grocery/liquor store is the more reliable way to find it right now.

The verdict

Free Damm earns a 4.0/5 from us. True 0.0% ABV using a careful vacuum-distillation process and a clean, sparkling, transparent amber-gold lager with a light head and fine bubbles, an intense hop-forward aroma with fresh white-flower notes, and a delicate taste of grains and toast balanced by just the right bitterness. It is a solid, if unremarkable, entry in a crowded field.

Final score4.0 / 5

Want more options in this style? Check out our full guide to the best non-alcoholic beers for 2026.

FAQs

Who makes Free Damm?

Free Damm is brewed by Damm (majority-owned by the Carceller family, with Germany’s Dr. Oetker Group holding a minority stake).

What kind of beer is Free Damm?

Free Damm is a Non-alcoholic lager, at 0.0% ABV.

How much alcohol is in Free Damm?

Free Damm has an ABV of 0.0%.

How many calories are in Free Damm?

Free Damm has 17 IBU, 9 EBC (light amber-gold color), based on the brewery’s published nutrition information.

Is Free Damm gluten free?

No. Like most traditional beers, Free Damm is brewed from barley and/or wheat, both of which contain gluten.

How can I make Free Damm taste better?

Serve it at the right temperature and in the right glass (see below), or use it as the base for a beer cocktail. Our beer cocktails guide has recipes worth trying.

Where is Free Damm made?

Free Damm is brewed by Damm in Barcelona, Spain. For more from that country, see our best Spain beers guide.

What is a good alternative to Free Damm?

If you can’t find Free Damm, Budweiser Zero is a close alternative in the same Non-alcoholic lager category.

How do I open Free Damm without a bottle opener?

A lighter, a sturdy key, a spoon, or the edge of a table all work in a pinch. See our full guide on opening a beer without a bottle opener for 8 methods that actually work.

What glass should I use for Free Damm?

A standard pint or tulip glass works well for a Non-alcoholic lager like Free Damm. See our beer glassware guide for style-by-style recommendations.

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