WE ARE STATE OF PLAY

We believe everyone should be able to share a beer regardless of the alcohol content – it just has to taste great, like good beer should. 

Our proprietary brewing method creates less than 0.5% alc beers that are also low in sugar and only 59 calories a whole can. 

All NZ hops from Motueka and Canterbury malt.  Brewed in Sunny Hawkes Bay.  Crack a can today.

SHOP BEEROur Story

Let customers speak for us

from 131 reviews
Guy
Nectaron Hazy Pale Ale

Nectaron was a really great drop. I'm enjoying the none alcoholic beers these days. Keep up the good work.
Guy

Wayne Strong
Build a Box
Pretty damn good

I was looking for something non-alcoholic to drink during the week that didn't taste like cold tea. I got the mixed box with all 4 different types. The IPA was my favourite, but they were all good and I will be buying them again.

James w
Nectaron Hazy Pale Ale
Noice

Very good refreshing zero. Lots of favour.

Phelan Pirrie
Build a Box
Mix ‘n’ match for the weather

As we move into Autumn you’re still going to want that refreshing beer after a day of gardening in the heat, or, if it’s cooler something a bit more complicated. Being able to have a mixed order is the perfect way to ensure you have a selection of beers to match the weather or mood!

Mike Graham
IPA
Still one of the best.

Having tried most of the available 0 alcohol I still find this one of the best.

Graham Harris
IPA
IPA

Really good thirst quencher without alcohol... but with an IPA taste.
We'll done

Fiona Allison
IPA

Loved it, you wouldn’t know it was non alcoholic, very tasty

Blair Gilroy
Mix Pack
Great Alternative

After a serious back injury, and avoiding alcohol because of the painkillers I tried one of my mates State Of Play beers.
So impressed, I missed drinking beer allot, This is a better substitute in every way

Nigel Lines
Nectaron Hazy Pale Ale
Fantastic option

Great flavour ,light and refreshing
Zero alcohol is a real bonus

Robbie Megannety
IPA
It's beer.

I can't believe it. Tastes like beer.

Paul Booth
Golden Lager - NEW

Lovely drop

Robbie Megannety
Sunbreaker Summer Ale
It's like I can't believe its not butter, but with beer.

Buy some. Quick.

Ina Johann
Sunbreaker Summer Ale
Delicious zero summer beer

Very refreshing. A great choice for anyone that loves a delicious ice-cold summer drink with a delicate note of ginger and honey. 👍

Elaine D.
Golden Lager - NEW
Brilliant!

This is one of the best low carb, zero alcohol beers I've tested yet. I love it all, the taste, the packaging is cool and the fact that it is brewed naturally without harsh treatment is just fab! Well done team, keep going strong!

Phill Mathieson
Golden Lager - NEW
Why did it take so long?

Great tasting and no alcohol!
Thanks State of Play.

AWARD WINNING BREWS

Over the past three years, State of Play has been recognised as the most awarded zero alc brewery in New Zealand. So grab yourself a mix pack so you can be the judge. Do you have a favourite?

BUILD YOUR OWN BOX

MIX & MATCH and enjoy your own custom case – just choose FOUR 6-packs. Whether you’re craving the balance of an IPA, the summer refreshment of Sunbreaker Ale, a crisp and smooth golden lager, or the juicy aroma and bitterness of Nectaron hazy – the choice is all yours.

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THE SOP GENESIS

After 25 years in big beer our founder Grant Caunter got bored with the booze (and being 50kgs overweight). He still loved beer but his affair with alcohol was over. Hello to a world of non-alc! In NZ back in 2022 there was not a lot of choice, so who better to start NZ’s zero alcohol brewery.

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THE ANYWHERE BEER

We’ve seen State of Players enjoying our brews under waterfalls; while bike-riding in the forest; next to rivers and lakes; up mountains and while relaxing in mineral pools. And we asked ourselves – have we just invented ‘The Anywhere Beer’?

#theanywherebeer

60% LESS CALORIES

Low sugar – 2.2g/100ml

59 calories a can

Naturally brewed to <0.5%

No alcohol removal

No added sugar

Taste above all else

Nutrition Info

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