Melissa Fanella
Content Writer
Melissa Fanella is a freelance content writer and copywriter based in Chicago. She specializes in personal finance, lifestyle, content marketing, English language usage, and travel writing. When she's not crafting engaging copy, you'll find her reading, cooking, writing mysteries, and eagerly exploring the world of non-alcoholic beers and mocktails.
Articles by Melissa Fanella (6)
Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Bad for Gout?
March 4, 2026
Is non-alcoholic beer bad for gout? Not usually, but it can raise uric acid due to purines. Learn the risks, limits, and best picks.
How Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Made?
February 9, 2026
Non-alcoholic beer is made by suspending alcohol production during fermentation or removing alcohol after fermentation. Both methods deliberately control the beer's alcohol by volume (ABV) to ensure it meets the…
Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Bad for Your Liver?
February 2, 2026
When consumed in moderation, non-alcoholic beer is not bad for a healthy liver. An NA beer's low alcohol by volume (ABV), 0.05% to 0.0%, means that the liver is not…
Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer While Driving?
January 27, 2026
Technically, yes, but it's risky. Non-alcoholic beer contains less than 0.5% ABV, so it's not classified as alcohol under federal law and won't impair your driving. However, most states haven't…
Can You Buy Non-Alcoholic Beer Under Age 21?
January 24, 2026
It depends on your state. There's no federal law preventing minors from buying non-alcoholic beer, but roughly 10 states explicitly prohibit sales to anyone under 21. In most states, there's…
Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Beer At Work?
January 23, 2026
In most workplaces, no. You probably can't drink non-alcoholic beer at work, even though it's not intoxicating. Most employers have zero-tolerance alcohol policies that include NA beer, despite it containing…