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Nothing Beer (5.1%) was a limited edition rice lager released by Nothing, and brewed in collaboration with Freetime Beer Co - a microbrewery in Swansea, Wales. It has an ABV of 5.1%.
History & launch Beer (5.1%) was first teased by Nothing on 1 April 2023, leading many to believe it was an April Fool’s joke. However, a day later, Nothing confirmed the product was real, with the tagline “technically refreshing”. Nothing described the drink as “crisp, unfiltered rice lager. Carefully crafted for a distinct and drier taste”.*
It officially launched in October 2023, with limited availability in the UK due to alcohol shipping restrictions. Users could purchase Beer (5.1%) from nothing.tech in the UK, and Nothing Store Soho for £20 for 6 cans.* Nothing hoped to expand availability beyond the UK at a later date, but this never happened.*
Production A limited run of Beer (5.1%) was brewed by Freetime Beer Co, an independent brewery based in Swansea, Wales. The recipe included water, rice, malted barley, hops, and yeast.*
The beer made an appearance at several in-person events in the UK, both in silver (pre-production) and white (production) can designs. Some users even received custom labelled cans.
In 2025, Freetime Beer Co ceased operations* and Nothing has not announced any further beer products.
Style & taste profile Style: Unfiltered rice lager, light in colour with a dry body and refreshing finish.
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.1%.
Taste notes: Citrus aromas, a dry malt profile, balanced with Kazbek hops and an earthy/spicy bitter finish.*