REVIEW: Athletic Brewing Fancy Like Classic Pale
Athletic Brewing Fancy Like Pale Ale Non-Alcoholic Beer
Where’d We Find It: At our local beverage store.
ABV: < 0.5%
Hometown: Milford, CT / San Diego, CA
Our N/ATION Review:
Released in 2024 as part of Athletic Brewing’s clever “Chief Fancy Officer” campaign featuring country music star, Walker Hayes, ‘Fancy Like’ is appropriately described as a classic, traditional American pale ale. And as announced in April, 2025, it’s back by popular demand (for a limited time)!
This is a smooth, clear, easy-drinking brew that would be worthy of being sipped on in any honky tonk, or perhaps at home next to your Spotify playlist. A little less bitterness than you might expect from a Pale Ale, but with a bit more punch than the largest craft non-alcoholic brewer’s Lite offering, Fancy Like is a great hoppy medium (pun intended). With just a hint of sweetness, this is a great option for the neighborhood summer BBQ, but can also be consumed solo as well. Now down to 45 calories (from 60 in the original version last year), you can easily put down a few, guilt-free.
As to where you can find Athletic Brewing Company’s Fancy Like Pale Ale, the easiest bet would be to buy it directly from the brewery’s own website, while available. Based on last year’s distribution we’d expect this one to be pretty widely found at retail outlets around the country, particularly as Athletic continues to be sold in more places.
Other N/ATION Athletic Brewing Company Reviews:
Athletic Brewing Fruit Stand Series (2024)