Mother Root Review 2026 - Taste, Ingredients & How It Compares

Mother Root alcohol-free drink

Mother Root is not technically a beer - it sits in the Botanical mixer / switchel (not a beer) category. But it competes for the same occasion: when you want something interesting to drink without the alcohol. Here is what you need to know about Mother Root, how customers rate it, and how it compares to IMPOSSIBREW's functional approach.

At a Glance

IMPOSSIBREW Mother Root
ABV 0.5% 0.0%
Calories 17 kcal/100ml Varies
Functional Ingredients ✓ 1,650mg Social Blend per can ✗
Style Enhanced Lager Botanical mixer / switchel (not a beer)
Gluten Free ✓ ✓
Vegan ✓ ✓
Price ~£3.00/440ml ~£3.50/275ml
Relaxation Effect 72% felt relaxed (own 2024 survey) No functional benefits

What You Need to Know

The product: Premium botanical mixer brand. Ginger Switchel with apple cider vinegar. Not a beer.

The gap: Not a beer - a mixer. No functional relaxation ingredients.

Products: Ginger Switchel, other mixers/tonics

How Does Mother Root Compare to IMPOSSIBREW?

Mother Root and IMPOSSIBREW solve different problems. Mother Root is a beer with the alcohol removed. IMPOSSIBREW is a beer with functional ingredients added.

IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager contains 1,650mg per can of the Social Blend - L-Theanine for calm, Ashwagandha for stress adaptation, Vitamin B1 for nervous system support, and Magnesium for relaxation. 72% of responses in our own 2024 customer survey (558 of 775) said they felt relaxed.

Mother Root contains no functional ingredients. It is a decent AF beer - and that is its ceiling.

If you drink AF beer purely for taste, either works. If you drink to unwind, only one is designed for that.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mother Root better than IMPOSSIBREW?
Different products. Mother Root offers botanical mixer / switchel (not a beer). IMPOSSIBREW offers functional relaxation from 1,650mg per can of clinically-studied ingredients. For taste alone, try both. For relaxation, IMPOSSIBREW.
Does Mother Root have functional ingredients?
No. Mother Root contains no functional ingredients, adaptogens, or nootropics. IMPOSSIBREW contains 1,650mg per can of L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
Is Mother Root gluten free?
Yes. IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager is gluten-free.
Where can I buy Mother Root?
Mother Root is available online and at selected UK retailers. IMPOSSIBREW is available at impossibrew.co.uk, Amazon, Dry Drinker, and Wise Bartender.
What is the best alcohol-free beer for relaxation?
IMPOSSIBREW is the only major AF beer brand with 1,650mg per can of functional ingredients specifically designed for relaxation. 72% of responses in our own 2024 customer survey (558 of 775) said they felt relaxed.

→ See our full IMPOSSIBREW vs Mother Root

Looking for More Than Just a Beer?

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About IMPOSSIBREW

IMPOSSIBREW makes alcohol-free beer brewed with Social Blend™ (L‑theanine, ashwagandha, magnesium and vitamin B1), developed with pharmacologists at Durham University, for the calm, relaxed feeling of a drink without the alcohol.

Dr Paul Chazot, Chair of Pharmacology at Durham University, who developed Social Blend with IMPOSSIBREW
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91/100from the judges

Gold Medal for our Lager at the London Beer Competition, the first alcohol‑free beer to win Gold there. Judges noted citrus, light lemon and tropical aromas with a crisp finish.

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GoldWorld Beer Awards

Voted the UK's best-tasting alcohol‑free lager at the World Beer Awards (Gold and Country Winner). Enhanced Lager and Enhanced Hazy Pale also each hold a Great Taste Award.

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17kcalper 100ml

60% fewer calories than a standard 5% lager. Enhanced Lager is gluten-free (below 20ppm) and vegan.

As seen on BBC's Dragons' Den, with more than 100,000 customers.

*Highest TrustScore among alcohol‑free beer brands with over 1,000 Trustpilot reviews, checked 28 October 2026. See the scores.