We tasted 43 of the best nonalcoholic drinks, and the beers beat the mocktails by a mile

Avid beer drinkers were especially impressed with this well-rounded IPA, which is brewed with a mix of barley, wheat and oat malts. It scored the highest of any drink we tested on flavor and overall enjoyment, receiving 14.4 points out of 20. In fact, at the end of our blind tasting, everyone wanted to know which brand made this brew, and several testers took photos of the can so they could buy it themselves.

"Hoppy like a real beer," wrote one tester. "Like a session IPA without the side effects," commented another.

Our winners weren't all newfangled craft brews. It took years to develop the recipe for Heineken's entry into the zero-proof world, and the result earned top marks among our testers for how close it tasted to its alcoholic counterpart. "No notes. Great," wrote one fan.

Though Good Time Brewing Co.'s classic IPA took top honors, this flavorful IPA came in a close second, thanks to its tropical notes and near-perfect level of carbonation. "Good taste, goes down well. Actually tasted okay at room temperature," mentioned one tester. Others pointed out its sweetness: "Fruity, in a good way," wrote a staffer.

(FYI the Run Wild IPA from Athletic Brewing, which is one of the biggest names in NA beers, was also a favorite, with a score just 0.2 points lower than Untitled Art!)

Let's say you don't typically enjoy beer, but want to crack one open at a party. Give this dark, nutty stout a try, say some of our testers. It was a favorite among self-proclaimed non-beer drinkers, possibly because it doesn't taste much like a typical brew. "Chocolatey. Pleasant sip — great flavor from start to finish," wrote one fan.

The highest scorer of any canned cocktail we tested with 13.5 out of 20 points, this tasty concoction won us over with its bold flavor and pleasant sweetness. Several commenters thought it tasted like a fruity tea. "I get hints of hibiscus. Love!" read one comment. "Definitely tastes like a fruity alcoholic drink!" praised another tester. 

In addition to pomegranate, cranberry, ginger spice and rosemary, this drink is made with adaptogens including L-theanine and lion's mane, which are meant to naturally relax you.

Though you probably won't mistake this for a rum-spiked cocktail, ISH's drink won over many testers with its light, zesty flavor. "Like lemon-lime soda. Easiest to drink," wrote one tester. 

Another detected notes of spearmint tea and ginger. Interestingly, it is made with mint along with lime and lemon, but no ginger. The spicy notes probably come from the nutmeg and capsicum extract in the ingredients list.

"Good balance of sweet and bitter," noted one tester of this crisp spritz made with lime juice, yuzu juice, lemon balm extract and elderflower extract. Though few testers thought it tasted like a true cocktail replacement, it rated third-highest for overall enjoyment after the two mocktails above.

A modern take on the classic tulip beer glass, this pick is designed to enhance the aroma and flavor of your favorite brew. Though you should hand-wash it to prolong its life, in a pinch you can put it in the dishwasher; it's also freezer safe for chilling.

Glass or can? You don't have to choose with these funky tumblers, which are perfect for beer, cocktails, juice or anything in between. No surprise they earn a near-perfect 4.8 stars from more than 4,200 Amazon reviews.

Give your brew pride of place with a glass that features an etched map of your hometown. More than three dozen cities are available, from Boston to Seattle.

Do it like the French do and sip your spritz from one of these casually sophisticated tumblers. Made by Duralex, these glasses are a Parisian cafe staple — and they're chip- and impact-resistant, so they're party-friendly, too.

Of course Yeti, the insulation experts, make a bestselling koozie. More 6,200 shoppers have given it a five-star review for its durability and effectiveness. "It keeps my drinks cold for hours," raved one fan. "And I swear if you knock it off a table, it lands without tipping over. I thought it was a fluke the first time it happened, but the fouth time I started realizing it was designed that way."

For insulation on a budget, Tahoe Trails can coolers are a good bet. They're vacuum-sealed to keep your drink chilly and are dishwasher safe for when the party's over. "I am amazed by this product. Even the last drop of a 12-ounce drink is still cold. I have bought four more as gifts," wrote one of the 2,200 five-star reviewers.