An ever-present face in the world of alcohol-free beer, Ben became the first alcohol-free beer commentator to release a collaboration beer with UK Indie brewery We Can Be Friends. Ben is passionate about alcohol-free beer, having claimed the liquid saved his life, and has dedicated his life to helping others discover its potential, whether on a sober journey or not.
Ben Gibbs
Ben has been a beer commentator and sobriety awareness activist since he gave up alcohol in January 2022. Having sampled over 700 alcohol-free beers from across the globe, Ben has worked alongside multiple breweries, appeared regularly on radio, given talks at beer festivals and became the first alcoholic in active recovery to win a British Guild Of Beer Writers award for communication about beer.
I’m proud to be an Alcohol Change UK ambassador because it gives me the chance to support a movement that’s genuinely changing lives. As someone who’s found joy, flavour, and community through alcohol-free beer, I know first-hand that cutting back or going sober doesn’t mean missing out. Being part of a charity that champions choice, challenges stigma, and helps people rethink their relationship with alcohol feels not just important, but personal.