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Is there alcohol in butterbeer?

Is there alcohol in butterbeer?

In J.K. Rowling's books, Butterbeer is a creamy brew with the mildest touch of alcohol. At Universal, Butterbeer is an alcohol-free, foam-topped soft drink with a creamy butterscotch taste. And fans love it.

How is Butterbeer described in Harry Potter?

Butterbeer was a popular wizarding beverage described as tasting "a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch". It was served at numerous locations in the wizarding world and had a very slight alcoholic content. Students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would often buy it when visiting Hogsmeade.