I'm trying to cut back on drinking, but I like having a drink in my hand in the evening. I don't like tea, don't like sweet drinks, and don't want caffeine. What's your go to beverage of choice?
Has anyone tried this drink? What's the story? If you're trying to get sober, could this tonic be a substitute for vodka while you're getting there?
Seems that Target requires all in-store customers to show ID when purchasing beer labeled 'nonalcoholic', because it contains 'less than 0.5% alcohol.' As a 71-year-old (and looks it), I find that more than a little absurd. When will I get to be old enough to not need ID for that?
We may have brewed a little too much of our 3mg "Highrish" and rather than letting it languish in the warehouse we're giving it away, just pay shipping. We're super proud of it and want you guys to try. Dark, dry, lil' roasty twang, that slow nitro cascade...this brew certainly scratches that Guinness itch while getting you a lil' floaty.
You can sign up on floathouse.co and the first 150 packs are it and then it's gone until we brew it again late fall. I guess I should note that by then, unless something changes, we and every other brand you know and love with an online store will have to shut the THC shipping down... wish operating in this space wasn't such a regulatory nightmare.
Shoutout to the homies over at Floral Beverages for inspiring us to do this! Really been digging on their low-dose seltzers and the mocktails are fantastic as well. Appreciate this sub for the all the love! Keep supporting the brands you care about, especially the tiny ones, every order makes a real difference to us.
EDIT: Well this turned out to be way more complicated than my brewer brain anticipated. Apologies to everyone who has had issues! I removed the email sign up pop up from our page since that was tripping people up. You have to enter your email in the "HIGHRISH SUMMER GIVEAWAY" banner at the top of the homepage. Code will no send in 10 minutes so hang tight. If you are still having issues DM me your email and I will add it manually.
Pumped at how many of you signed up!!! Excited to hear what you think
Have been taking a break from alcohol and struggling bc I miss cocktails. Especially old fashioneds & Negronis. Haven’t missed beer very much tbh.
As I’ve mentioned in a couple of comments on other threads, I tried Little Saints canned sampler (purchased w/a bottle of St. Oak, disliked), and did not like them with varying degrees of dislike. Their canned Paloma & Ginger mule were OK, old fashioned not good, and the Negroni spritz was AWFUL even when I tried to doctor it up — I’m tossing the last two cans of that. So I was bummed that was my first foray into NA products.
Just picked this up today (from Target!), chilled it, and now I’ve tried it…
FINALLY something that scratches the Negroni itch!!! This is quite bitter in the right way, sweet enough, and has notes in it which remind me of the gin component!
It is very lightly carbonated, so it’s not too distracting. Good mouthfeel and the sugar gives it nice body (also probably why the pectin is in there).
I think flavor-wise I actually like this better than Phony Negroni 👀
~$20 with tax for a 4-pack of 8oz cans is a huge bummer, so I won’t be pounding these, but anyways, at least they’re very good! Hoping to try some of their other products soon, the lineup looks quite good.
EDIT: wish I could add another photo to show the nutrition facts & ingredients, but they are as follows:
80 calories, 0 fat, 5mg sodium, 20g total carbs, 17g total sugars (16g added), 0 protein.
Water, organic cane sugar, gentian root extract, black currant juice concentrate, pectin, clove extract, bitter orange extract, juniper extract, hibiscus extract, rhubarb root extract, fruit and vegetable juice (color), thyme extract.
Pretty specific, my but four years sober is next week and I would love to get some non alcoholic cinnamon whiskey to celebrate. Are there any sober bars in Denver that serve it or some sort of cinnamon cocktail?
Thanks y'all!
summer is still in full swing and honestly my calorie deficit was fighting for its life with all the weekend patio drinks. i decided to try a "damp" lifestyle taper to cut back on the alcohol bloat, and i've been having so much fun making these zero proof craft cocktails instead.
actually seeing the math of the empty liquid calories and money i'm saving just by making these healthy swaps at home is literally the only thing keeping me motivated right now.
Found these the other day, Deschutes Black Butte. Can’t even tell it’s NA
I’ll first say I don’t know what I’m talking about. Lol. I’ve never smoked a joint in my life.
I enjoy a cocktail or two at the end of the day. But I want to cut back on that to a couple times a week. But I will miss the relaxed feel at the end of the day.
I see these ads for THC (I think) products from which to make an alcohol- free cocktail.
What are some of these that are locally available?
I recently bought a zero proof wine from a website called The Zero Proof. I saw this wine called Tomorrow Cellars 2024 NA. It was a red blend but unfortunately was a California blend. I really hate drinking Californian wines due to its inconsistency in taste and always being disgustingly bitter. However I decided to give it a try (i honestly didn’t see the California logo until today).
My honest opinion: it had a very prominent musky smell (almost rotten), the taste was very bitter and rotten taste. It was very unpleasant imo.
If you have any red wines that are zero proof or NA and are slightly sweet/semi-sweet, please share them so I can enjoy a glass.
I really love this. Very dry and crisp. Has anyone else tried this brand?
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Non-alcoholic beer is generally made from the same core ingredients as regular beer: water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. Some varieties also contain additional ingredients like flavorings, fruit juices, sugars, and colorings.
Regarding pregnancy, the official recommendation is to avoid it entirely. Here is the breakdown:
· The Main Concern: Residual Alcohol: Despite labels, many non-alcoholic beers still contain up to 0.5% ABV, and some tested products labeled 0.0% have been found to contain alcohol (up to 1.8% in some studies). Since there is no known safe level of alcohol during pregnancy, the safest choice is complete abstinence.
· Official Medical Advice: Leading health organizations (ACOG, WHO) and many national health services advise pregnant women to treat non-alcoholic beer like regular alcohol and avoid it.
· Why You See Mixed Opinions: 71% of pregnant women report consuming these drinks. Many choose them to feel included socially, but over half feel there isn't enough clear guidance on their safety. This has led to a call for clearer advice for healthcare professionals and better product labeling.
· Other Ingredients: Aside from alcohol, the other standard ingredients (grains, hops, etc.) are not typically harmful, but the alcohol content is the unknown and primary risk, as its effect on fetal development at these doses hasn't been conclusively studied.
I hope this information helps you and your healthcare provider make a fully informed decision.
Hello, I have been struggling lately and want to be sober. However I struggle with having fun or feeling relaxed while sober. Does anyone have any tips? Thanks
Delish AF, super cold... made in Canal Winchester, Oh.... fruity, light, amazing....
hey y’all, so I used to drink a lot of alcohol while on medication and stopped a year ago because my doctor told me its bad for my liver and everything. However~~ I really want to drink while heeding her warnings. Thus, I found some zero-proof alcohol that has less than 0.5% of alcohol in it. I want to know if anyone else tried to drink zero proof alcohol and if it’s worth the money to buy. Also if you’re on antipsychotics and tried zero proof alcohol please let me know how it was.
Fans of non alcoholic drinks such as non alcoholic beers or wines mocktails etc…
What do you wish there was more of in terms of selection in the Non alcoholic drink sections
Also what’s your current favorite non alcoholic drink? Would love to hear!
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These are my recommendations for the brews to stock your fridge with this summer. I love a porter and stout... and it's always stout season for me. But I know others don't feel the same so left out the darker brews.
Thoughts?
Transparency first, I started a small THC sparkling water brand. Not here to sell anything, just wanted to share my story.
I'm have diagnosed anxiety and I noticed the costs of my nightly wind-down adding up. My sleep quality declining, next-day mood tanking, hangxiety, a general sense that what I was reaching for was taking more than it was giving.
I struggle being comfortable in social situations so I still wanted something in my hand and something that will help me relax.
So I made a low dose THC sparkling water in 5mg and 10mg options.
The feedback that means the most to me is when someone says "I woke up feeling like myself." That's the whole point.
Happy to answer anything honestly about THC and anxiety experiences, about building a small brand, about mindful drinking, about my own mental health journey.
What's your experience been with finding alternatives that actually work?