ID for non alcoholic beer

stevek93

Hi,


I find this one odd, I visited my local lidl this evening and was asked for ID when buying non alcoholic beer it is 0.0% I do look young but buy alcohol all the time without asked for ID. Was your one just having an moody evening or what?

gwalk

stevek93 wrote: »

Hi,


I find this one odd, I visited my local lidl this evening and was asked for ID when buying non alcoholic beer it is 0.0% I do look young but buy alcohol all the time without asked for ID. Was your one just having an moody evening or what?

They wanted your name to add it to a register of offenders

artanevilla

They wouldn't sell me white wine vinegar because it was past 10pm in Tesco once.

starbaby2003

artanevilla wrote: »

They wouldn't sell me white wine vinegar because it was past 10pm in Tesco once.

😂😂😂😂😂

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

This has come up a few times. It contains a very small % of alcohol, so ID is required.

stevek93

Jeremias Strong Marketplace wrote: »

This has come up a few times. It contains a very small % of alcohol, so ID is required.

Why it put you over the limit for driving for example?

Jeremias Strong Marketplace

Jeremias Strong Marketplace wrote: »

This has come up a few times. It contains a very small % of alcohol, so ID is required.

Like mouthwash percentage or baileys tiramisu?

L1011

Jeremias Strong Marketplace wrote: »

This has come up a few times. It contains a very small % of alcohol, so ID is required.

Many of the new 0.0%s don't. The older products do. Different production methods

Some of the newer 0.0% ares chasing the Arabic market (most other Islamic countries have relatively free access to alcohol despite the religious restrictions) and so have to actually be alcohol free.

There are also very low alcohol but not marketed as "no alcohol" products like Open Gate Pure Brew that are widely enough available which really does cause further confusion.

stevek93 wrote: »

Why it put you over the limit for driving for example?

With something like, say, Erdinginer Alkholfrei - 0.4% - you may die of water intoxication before going over the limit. Most people would need to drink ten or eleven bottles in two hours to get there.

Cherry Blossom

When i was 28 i was id'd in Dunnes buying a vegetable peeler. I didnt have id with me so they wouldnt sell it to me.

beertons

Aye, the Jack Daniel's bbq sauce is the same, cant be bought after 10pm as it wont scan in.

aodomhnaill

stevek93 wrote: »

Why it put you over the limit for driving for example?

It’s classed as alcohol here and taxed as much, pubs make the same margin as they do on full strength...shops have a specific entry on tils for any anything alcoholic, so it’s pressed and it could be a bottle of vodka or a 330ml can of Heineken 0.0 and you’ll have the same requirements and licensing laws in terms of sale times and identification .

On the other hand, you can if you are desperate enough buy a full strength litre of listerine at any time that is so potent with ethanol it will not only get you pissed up, it may kill you ar the same time. Go for the green one you’ve 7up about.

Bio Mech

Cherry Blossom wrote: »

When i was 28 i was id'd in Dunnes buying a vegetable peeler. I didnt have id with me so they wouldnt sell it to me.

Dangerous weapon. I got caught up in a mass peeling attack once. Barely got out with my peel intact.

SantiCazorla19

Jeremias Strong Marketplace wrote: »

This has come up a few times. It contains a very small % of alcohol, so ID is required.

Thought certain soft drinks have a very small percentage of alcohol in them too but yet they can be be sold to under 18s. Also noticed the drink aware logo appear on an ad for Heineken 0.0.

punisher5112

SantiCazorla19 wrote: »

Thought certain soft drinks have a very small percentage of alcohol in them too but yet they can be be sold to under 18s. Also noticed the drink aware logo appear on an ad for Heineken 0.0.

It's 0.01%

MAJJ

Bio Mech wrote: »

Dangerous weapon. I got caught up in a mass peeling attack once. Barely got out with my peel intact.

I was in one too, tore strips off me !

artanevilla

SantiCazorla19 wrote: »

Thought certain soft drinks have a very small percentage of alcohol in them too but yet they can be be sold to under 18s. Also noticed the drink aware logo appear on an ad for Heineken 0.0.

Beer is a soft drink.

aodomhnaill

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Like mouthwash percentage or baileys tiramisu?

Mouthwash has a very high percentage of alcohol.

“For example, original formula Listerine is about 54 proof with 26.9% alcohol, and many of the mint flavored mouthwashes are almost 22% alcohol. The alcohol content of Scope weighs in at 18.9%, and Cepacol at 14%”

That’s not a tiramisu or baileys Hagen Dazs ice cream, that’s a coma after a 5 Euro litre bottle...and before you ask, yes, the seasoned veterans are downing these like no tomorrow. Tesco express 24/7

aodomhnaill

artanevilla wrote: »

Beer is a soft drink.

Whoooooaahhhhh....back off fellas. A new Cowboy has rolled into town.

Snotty

They would let me buy a pick & mix after 10 cause it had wine gums in it

artanevilla

aodomhnaill wrote: »

Whoooooaahhhhh....back off fellas. A new Cowboy has rolled into town.

Yeeeehaw.

Seriously though, up until recently enough beer was considered foodstuff as it had less that 10% alcohol in Russia.

robertpatterson

In Mother Russia beer drinks you

freshpopcorn

Yes, Tesco and some supermarkets can be very strict about this. I've seen mincemeat(Christmas), lemsip,etc all be items that required ID!

Truckermal

I tried to buy Non Alcohol Erdinger on Sunday morning in Dunnes and I was refused as it was before 12.30pm..

the beer revolu

aodomhnaill wrote: »

It’s classed as alcohol here and taxed as much, pubs make the same margin as they do on full strength...

Wrong.
Under 0.5% isn't legally considered alcohol at all and has no duty or restrictions.
0.5 to 1.2% is legally beer but carries 0 duty.
Margins can be very high on n/a beer as a result.

hi5

I bought a car battery and 2 litres of antifreeze in Halfords the other day, the guy at the check out asked if I was over 18 (I'm 53).
I did wonder for a split second if drinking battery acid was the latest thing?:)

dmc17

One thing I noticed in one off license recently is the amount of different brands of non-alcoholic beer in the fridge now. Almost found it hard to find one with alcohol in it Surely it isn't something people buy to drink at home? I would have though it was more something you might have in the pub if you were driving....

Floppybits

I was asked for ID in TGI's when I ordered some food that came with the Jack Daniels sauce. I didn't even want the sauce.

Insect Overlord

dmc17 wrote: »

One thing I noticed in one off license recently is the amount of different brands of non-alcoholic beer in the fridge now. Almost found it hard to find one with alcohol in it Surely it isn't something people buy to drink at home? I would have though it was more something you might have in the pub if you were driving....

BBQ season. Handy to have a few bottles of Erdinger or cans of Nanny State and still be safe to drive home again.

dmn22

Even if they could sell it to under 18s, they wouldn't - they don't want to be seen as marketing to kids.

Giblet

Some cartons of Orange Juice contain alcohol naturally.

daheff

punisher5112 wrote: »

It's 0.01%

thought it was 0.5%

Greyfox

The government should do something about it as they should be doing EVERYTHING they can to get more people drinking non alcoholic beer

the beer revolu

Greyfox wrote: »

The government should do something about it as they should be doing EVERYTHING they can to get more people drinking non alcoholic beer

What should the government do about it?
There is no duty on beer under 1.2%abv.
What can the government do?

rainbowdrop

Cherry Blossom wrote: »

When i was 28 i was id'd in Dunnes buying a vegetable peeler. I didnt have id with me so they wouldnt sell it to me.

What did they think you were gonna do? Peel someone to death?

HBC08

Jeremias Strong Marketplace wrote: »

This has come up a few times. It contains a very small % of alcohol, so ID is required.

That was the case about 20 years ago.Most non alco beer these days (and there is a lot to choose from) are completely alcohol free.

the beer revolu

Jeremias Strong Marketplace wrote: »

This has come up a few times. It contains a very small % of alcohol, so ID is required.

No.
Legally, anything under 0.5% is considered alcohol free. If the shop is asking for ID, it's just a company policy, not the law.

Greyfox

the beer revolu wrote: »

What should the government do about it?
There is no duty on beer under 1.2%abv.
What can the government do?

Tell the supermarkets there not allowed ask for ID and that they can sell non alcoholic beer when they want. Non alcoholic beer is really good for society in general.

Ger Roe

dmc17 wrote: »

One thing I noticed in one off license recently is the amount of different brands of non-alcoholic beer in the fridge now. Almost found it hard to find one with alcohol in it Surely it isn't something people buy to drink at home? I would have though it was more something you might have in the pub if you were driving....

There might be a marketing reason behind the sudden emergence and very planned placement of non alco drinks. When the new laws eventually arrive (Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018) it will severely restrict how alcohol products can be advertised ..... however, if you have a very similarly branded non alco option it could keep your brand name out in the open, serving a useful brand awareness purpose that would otherwise be denied to the major alcohol producers.

The big brand alcohol companies are usually well in front of any restrictive advertising/marketing measure that could be introduced against them. This way everyone wins... the government introduce their clampdown legislation and accept the plaudits for having taken decisive action to protect public health and the companies exploit their found loophole.... as it has always been.

LollipopJimmy

rainbowdrop wrote: »

What did they think you were gonna do? Peel someone to death?

The sale of knives got a lot stricter since that little bollox Clancy in Bray went to Supervalu, bought a knife then stabbed his ex, her new boyfriend and his brother.

Insect Overlord

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

The sale of knives got a lot stricter since that little bollox Clancy in Bray went to Supervalu, bought a knife then stabbed his ex, her new boyfriend and his brother.

Jaysus, now that's a blast from the past. I shared a room with that lad once, working a few weeks on a summer job.

Pauliedragon

Wherever you go everyone should carry id anyway. What happens if ur in an accident and are in a coma or worse. Cops don't know who you are family are worried sick. I know of one person this happened to. Three days it took cops to track down family. Sorry off topic but how hard is it to carry id. That way if you're asked its no issue.

LollipopJimmy

Pauliedragon wrote: »

Wherever you go everyone should carry id anyway. What happens if ur in an accident and are in a coma or worse. Cops don't know who you are family are worried sick. I know of one person this happened to. Three days it took cops to track down family. Sorry off topic but how hard is it to carry id. That way if you're asked its no issue.

My name is written on me jocks

the beer revolu

Ger Roe wrote: »

There might be a marketing reason behind the sudden emergence and very planned placement of non alco drinks. When the new laws eventually arrive (Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018) it will severely restrict how alcohol products can be advertised ..... however, if you have a very similarly branded non alco option it could keep your brand name out in the open, serving a useful brand awareness purpose that would otherwise be denied to the major alcohol producers.

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This could well be what is going on, alright.

punisher5112

I just peel the real Heineken labels off and replace on the zero ALC.....

Princess Calla

Cherry Blossom wrote: »

When i was 28 i was id'd in Dunnes buying a vegetable peeler. I didnt have id with me so they wouldnt sell it to me.

I was around 28/30 and asked for ID in boots when buying razor blades.... Fair enough if it was a "cut throat " blade, but nope Venus for women!!

cj maxx

Princess Calla wrote: »

I was around 28/30 and asked for ID in boots when buying razor blades.... Fair enough if it was a "cut throat " blade, but nope Venus for women!!

I used to need to show ID buying Stanley knife blades in America after 9/11. Axes , billhooks or any thing you'd need to decapitated and cut someone up, fine .but Stanley blades no

Yer Da sells Avon

I remember buying Club Shandy, with its 0.001% alcohol. Me and my friends would go around pretending to be drunk, taking drags on our chocolate cigarettes and knocking the shandy back.

We also used to pretend that Tic Tacs were drugs.

Twenty-eight years old, we were.

Ger Roe

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

My name is written on me jocks

Are you Calvin, Hugo, or Tommy?

Sleepy

Funny, my young lad was quite happily served a pint of the 0.0 the other weekend in a pub on his 14th birthday.

Definitely seems to be a company policy thing though, as he was asked to switch to Coke / Club Orange in the hotel his uncle was getting married in a fortnight before.

TheRepentent

Ger Roe wrote: »

Are you Calvin, Hugo, or Tommy?

Don't know the posters first name but he's one of the Dunnes

ted1

Jeremias Strong Marketplace wrote: »

This has come up a few times. It contains a very small % of alcohol, so ID is required.

What about mouthwash?