Best Day Kölsch Review
A lighter NA beer for people who want crisp malt and food-friendliness instead of another IPA.
Best setting
Best Day Kolsch is the kind of beer I would open cold with lunch, grilled food, or a casual weeknight dinner. It is not trying to be the loudest NA beer in the fridge; the point is that it drinks easily and does not wear out your palate.
Best Day Kölsch is the beer I would look at when IPA sounds like too much. It is lighter, toastier, and easier with food than a lot of hop-forward NA cans.
That does not mean it is boring. A good Kölsch-style beer should be easy to drink, but it still needs enough malt and finish to avoid tasting like plain seltzer with beer flavor. Best Day’s version is at its best when you want the beer to stay in the background without disappearing completely.
Where to buy
ProofNoMore is the first place I would check if you want to try Best Day alongside Athletic or German NA beers. Amazon may be easier for packs.
What it tastes like
Expect a lighter beer with toast, grain, and a crisp finish. It is not trying to be a hop showcase. That is the appeal.
I would drink it colder than the IPAs and with food nearby. Fish tacos, chicken sandwiches, salty snacks, grilled vegetables, and lunch outside all make sense here.
Who should buy it
Buy Best Day Kölsch if you want an NA beer that does not turn every sip into a hop conversation. It is a good pick for drinkers who like lighter craft beer, lager, pilsner, Kölsch, or anything that tastes better with food than on its own.
Skip it if you want big citrus, haze, pine, or bitterness. Athletic Free Wave, Run Wild, Best Day West Coast IPA, or another IPA will be closer.
Best Day Kölsch vs Athletic Upside Dawn
Both are good lighter options. Best Day Kölsch has more of a crisp, toasty beer taste. Athletic Upside Dawn is a little more general-purpose and softer around the edges.
If you want the beer to taste more like a lighter craft style, I would start with Best Day Kölsch. If you want the easiest Athletic can, Upside Dawn is still a safe pick.
Bottom line
Best Day Kölsch is worth trying if you are tired of every NA beer recommendation being an IPA. It is light, food-friendly, and better for lunch or a sunny afternoon than for chasing big hop character.