Kingston Golden Pils

Bero is the non-alcoholic beer brand from actor Tom Holland and beverage veteran John Herman, launched in October 2024. The branding leans on a "born in London, crafted in the U.S." angle, but the company itself is based in New York. Kingston Golden Pils is their flagship lager.

Made with just water, malted barley, hops, and yeast, coming in at 0.48% ABV, 88 calories, and 30 IBU per 12oz can. Bero leans on Vienna malt for body and does have a nice deep golden color, with a herbal, grassy hop character.

Sadly this one drinks more like a heavy Vienna lager than a pilsner, with honestly a not greatbready, biscuity malt profile that sits heavy. There's also a sweet, wort-adjacent off note underneath it all that I couldn't unnotice once I caught it. I wanted to like this one given the story behind the brand, but I'd have a hard time recommending it.