Sober Curious, Mindful & Alcohol-Free Drinkers Podcast: Low No Drinker

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES======SHOW QUOTES “If we wanted to introduce a new variety, we can’t just make a bit in a barrel. We need thousands of bottles just to see if it works. So it’s not a very easy category to […] play around with.”======SHOW SUMMARY Alcohol Change UK describes Eisberg Wine as the ‘Grandaddy of alcohol-free wine”. That’s quite a moniker to live up to. In this week’s conversation, I speak to UK Manager Dan Harwood about the brand that’s been ubiquitous in the UK since the mid-eighties but is still iterating every day to improve the liquid in the bottle.  We talk red wine appreciation, vacuum distillation and new product development as I nose into what’s next for Germany’s Eisberg Wines here in the UK.======WE CHAT ABOUT2:28 The Eisberg story4:17 Dan's story6:23 Why is good low/no wine so hard to find10:03 Doubling capacity12:04 What is dealcoholisation?13:47 The Eisberg range22:42 Bestsellers25:01 How to enjoy alcohol-free red wine28:08 Alcohol-free in Germany33:39 What's next for Eisberg?36:00 The role of customer feedback39:34 The BBQ-Q ======EISBERG WINES  //  @EISBERGWINE  // @DANHARWOODWINEEisberg wines are also available as part of the Club Soda in Majestic collaboration now available in every Majestic Wine store in the UK.  ======WE ALSO TALK ABOUT: Athletic Brewing*Lucky Saint*Ish Daiquiri* ====== BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#33 GNISTA's 'not' spirits & 'not' red wines with Erika OllénDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES======SHOW SUMMARY Ocean Beach Café is San Francisco’s leading alcohol-free spot. In this episode, founder Joshua James takes me on the journey from unexpected inspiration found walking into a failing deli to creating a space where once seen, the wonders of his AF bar, cannot be forgotten.======WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up... 2:40 Joshua's story9:30 Other US venues12:36 The vibe inside?18:37 Comparing bars in the UK25:45 Cali sober28:32 The language we use30:57 Big alcohol36:39 Drinks of the future41:25 On the menu at OCB48:26 BBQ-Q52:05 Josh's final thought ======OCEAN BEACH CAFÉ  //  @OCEAN.BEACH.CAFE  //  JOSH ON YOUTUBE======WE ALSO TALK ABOUT: Athletic Brewing*Mash Gang*Zeronimo ====== BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#47 Psychotropic-curious with High & Dry founder Daniel RowntreeDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES======SHOW QUOTES “You cannot buy premiumisation, in my view.”“Out of the 95 sommeliers I think we tasted in the first six months, 85/86 are still working with us today.”======SHOW SUMMARY Wild Idol is a premium alcohol-free sparkling wine found in prestigious locations such as Selfridges, Harrods, and numerous fine-dining restaurants. In this episode, CEO Paul Beavis discusses in detail the process of producing a drink intended to be the best in the world, how premiumisation has and will continue to impact the category, and why Wild Idol has opted to be naturally alcohol-free at every step.======WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up...3:01 Paul's story8:12 Being the best in the world16:40 Naturally alcohol-free23:11 Production volatility25:39 Changing behaviours29:39 Demanding quality35:06 Premiumisation in low & no43:22 Moving forward with caution46:37 Wild Idol flavour profile54:33 The BBQ-Q ======TRY WILD IDOL  //  @WILDIDOL.OFFICIAL ======WE ALSO TALK ABOUT: Guinness 0.0*£109 sparkling wine (French Bloom)Big Drop* ====== BEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#39 Bolle: The only double-fermented alcohol-free sparkling wineDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES ======SHOW QUOTES “I think we're in a second phase of moderation. The first phase was all about mimicking the taste of alcohol. Now it's about mimicking the whole experience of alcohol: depth of flavour, complexity, mouthfeel and, of course, mood.” ====== SHOW NOTES CBD, THC, micro-dosing, nootropics, adaptogens… there is a whole sub-category of ingredients making their way into the non-alc space, and in this episode, I speak to the founder of the High & Dry agency and co-author of a new report on the subject (The Future of Socialising: What’s next for the dry economy?) Daniel Rowntree, to spread some much-needed light on the subject both at home and abroad. ====== WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up2:09 Meeting Daniel3:26 UK / US - living Cali Sober7:13 The law & the research14:11 Adaptogens, nootropics & psychedelic derivatives16:46 The impact on low/no drinks & drinkers28:43 Daniel's story33:47 Creating High & Dry35:53 "Big alcohol"39:22 The High & Dry report43:18 Working with Daniel44:22 On safari46:06 The BBQ-Q======GET THE FREE HIGH & DRY REPORT // CONNECT WITH DANIEL ON LINKEDIN======WE ALSO TALK ABOUT: Impossibrew*Three Spirit*Sentia* Sparkling Dope Soda ======BEST EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT#38 80/20 living with MoodyBrew functional adult drinks#45 - 5 brand new functional spirits from Smiling WolfDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES=============SHOW QUOTES “Our friends would bring like a really beautiful bottle, like a premium bottle of spirit, but we would make the mixes and soft drinks, and so our friends called us the Tonic Twins.”“I think we visited 120 accounts or something before someone said, ‘Okay, I'll buy one case’.”============SHOW NOTES Raissa & Joyce De Haas are the twin power behind Double Dutch Mixers & Tonics. In this episode, we go right back to the beginning, from watching their parents host tasting parties for over a hundred guests in their annexed greenhouse distillery to knocking on 120 doors before making their first sales of Double Dutch.It’s quite a journey, and they’re taking women everywhere with them as they scale their brand to be a partner in arms for females in hospitality everywhere, all the while ensuring that whatever is in your glass, their mixers give it the respect it deserves.============WE CHAT ABOUT2:12 The Double Dutch story7:27 The launch journey13:26 Making 10 mixers & tonics17:25 Supporting low/no drinkers22:38 Bloody Marys & Margaritas25:46 Bar & restaurant menus28:20 Pregnancy or antibiotics?29:41 Double Dutch Scholarship36:51 Women in hospitality42:24 The BBQ-Q ============Try Double Dutch*  //  doubledutchdrinks.com  //  @doubledutchdrinks  //  Double Dutch Scholarship============WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:Noughty*Caleño*Everleaf*Pentire*BotanBotivo*By Women BuiltDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES=============SHOW QUOTES “I wanted to create something which was for non-drinkers obviously. But also for drinkers. For those people like me who could no longer go out five, six nights a week all the time and drink alcohol. Who wanted to zebra stripe or some days no, and some days yes.”  “I didn't like that feeling when you're tired, and someone would say, “Come out.” And you wouldn't go out, not because you didn't want to see them, but because, “Oh gosh, I might have to drink”, and I just didn't have that option out there.”============SHOW NOTES Smiling Wolf is the brand new range of five functional spirits from founder Hamilton Lowe. In this episode, he shares the origin story inspired by the bartender’s best friend, Barroca! Why he decided to launch with a massive five different drinks and, of course, how his functional spirits work and what they can do for moderating drinkers.============WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up1:40 Launch challenges4:47 Hamilton's story14:10 Understanding functional drinks: are they drugs?18:19 Functional ingredients 22:06 How it works27:21 Does it taste weird?30:40 Flavour profiles37:48 Launching with 5 drinks41:43 Bars serving Smiling Wolf44:33 BBQ-Q============TRY SMILING WOLF*  //  SMILINGWOLF.COM  ============ALSOLucky Saint*Botivo*Sylva LabsLiquid death*============BEST EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT#38 - 80/20 living with MoodyBrew functional adult drinks#27 Meeting the Botanist: a tea-infused 'Function-Ale'Download your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES=============SHOW QUOTES “The bottle couldn't handle the carbonation in that neck, and we lost £20,000 pounds. I didn't have any product, but £20,000 pounds was gone!” “Availability and visibility are key in this category.”============SHOW NOTES Avnish Babla is the 1st time entrepreneur behind Savyll Cocktails, a sophisticated range of non-alc cocktails created with diversity in mind. In this talk, we cover everything from importing suspicious white powder to launching big and scaling back to the bottling disaster that left him £20,000 out of pocket with nothing to show for it.============WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up...1:34 Avnish's story9:52 Are these "mocktails"?12:48 UK / USA production17:39 The evolution of the range25:40 Wholefoods to Harrods30:42 Non-alc playbook32:08 Premiumisation in low & no35:26 Navigating diversity in low & no40:23 The importance of being seen46:57 The BBQ-Q============TRY SAVYLL* //  SAVYLL.COM  //  @SAVYLLBEVERAGECO============WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:Saphire Community GroupSeedlip Spice 94*Three Spirit Nightcap*============BEST EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT#42 Behind the scenes at the world alcohol-free awards#29 The rise and rise of Mocktails with Pooja Sharma-JonesDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES=============SHOW QUOTES “In the UK, it's 20 quid a bottle. I've always thought about it like some people get paid £20 quid an hour. So you know, if someone's going to give you an hour of their life, bloody, make it good if they're drinking your product, and I honestly believe in that.”  “So you give them two tonnes of raspberry crumble because you're pulling out 90% of the water weight, but you've got 20 tons of flavour.”============SHOW NOTES All the way from Australia, in this episode, I got to chat with the inspired mind behind the always unique and never boring NON World Wines. Aaron Trotman is equal parts funny and sincere, and this interview was a pure joy.============WE CHAT ABOUTAaron's storyAmazing flavour combinationsA late-found love of foodInternational seasonalityStewed cherry & coffeeReplicating red wineMade for food?Aaron, ADHD & alcoholHospitality (it's in the name)Australia, the UK & the USThe NON stopper!Online and on-tradeWhat's next for NON?Parenting while building a brandThe BBQ-Q (& AF draught in Aus) ============TRY NON -  uk.non.world  //  @non.world ============WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:Botivo*Heaps NormalMuriSylvaGuinness 0.0* ============BEST EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT#39 Bolle: The only double-fermented alcohol-free sparkling wineDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES=============SHOW QUOTES“I get emails every week from people saying, oh, ‘I'd love to come and judge, I'd love to learn a bit more about these drinks’. Whilst we’re keen on educating and teaching people. they have to come to us already having some background and some proof that they are making an effort and learning and have experience with these drinks.”  “Progression of the AF space is really interesting. I think if we'd done this competition even four years ago (if there were enough drinks out there then to do this), I think the drinks that would have scored really well then would now be surpassed by almost everything that's coming out now.”  ============SHOW NOTESThis episode was a pure delight as I got to hear all about the entire judging process for the World Alcohol-Free Awards – the WAFAs!Chris and Chrissie don’t hold anything back, making this one not to be missed!WE CHAT ABOUT0:35  The WAFAs story6:37  Categories!9:21 Who can enter the WAFAs?13:09 How many entries did you have?15:32 New & unique drinks22:25 Judging30:44 Progression34:44 Trophy winners42:54 WAFAs 2025 (+best range winner)46:00 Going international49:34 AF is not a zero-sum game54:26 How to enter for 202556:26 The BBQ-Q VISIT WAFA -  WORLDAFAWARDS.COM / @WORLDAFAWARDS WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:Free SpiritBest beer: RamonBest spirit: Night OrientBest halal drink: ASDABest cocktail: Bloody DrinksBest alcohol-free range: JukesBest organic: KombustacheBest wine: EdenvaleDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESSHOW QUOTES “We work with a 16th-generation distillery business. We said to them look, how low can we go before we start to lose the full taste experience? So the warm, the mouthfeel, the bite, everything else which you expect from a full-strength gin. And they said 25%.”“When we designed the product in the first instance, we wanted to go with taste, texture, and tenacity over anything else.”SHOW NOTESDirector of Session London Dry Gin from Spirit of Bermondsey, Brad Crompton, takes us through the story of their 25% sessionable gin spirit as we discuss where mid-range beverages sit in the modern drinkers' schedule.WE CHAT ABOUT- Coming up...- Session's story- Brad's story- Imbibe & the public response- Why 25%- Winning awards- How does it taste?- Naming Session- Educating bars & consumers about mid-strength drinks- Why people are drinking it- The antidote to zebra-striping- Changing the nation's cocktail menus- Questions about using mid-strength drinks- Traffic light system- Who is a Session drinker?- Increasing the range- The BBQ-QTRY SESSION SPIRIT -  @SESSIONSPIRITAND ALSO ABOUTSession magazineAlmave*6PercentGen!us*Small Beer*Botivo*Nu Wave*Download your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESSHOW QUOTES"Today we're doing things a bit differently.""Only 8% of the conversations were about using these drinks to help with sobriety or recovery."SHOW NOTESIn this episode, I take a look at a report from Commetric analysing 10,000 Reddit conversations about low/no drinks.Doing things differentlyDrink typesSocial eventsBig Vs small brandsDrink qualitiesPersonality typesWhat it all meansBEST EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT#37 You don't need a sad story#36 Launching a brand-new non-alcoholic ciderIf you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESSHOW QUOTES: “If you don't like wine, you may not like our product; in fact, you probably won't like our product.“You know we're not trying to preach; we're not trying to tell people not to drink alcohol. I drink alcohol, everybody in my company drinks alcohol, but there are times and there are places and there are people that can't, and it's about choice and inclusivity."“Non-alcoholic wine it's a different product than normal wine, right? Just like non-alcoholic beer is a different product than normal beer. And so you have to think about the problem differently.”WE CHAT ABOUT:- Gary's story- Roberto's story- A more meaningful career- Bolle's drinks- Made for wine drinkers- Expectations of non-alc wine- Replacing the ritual- Mixed reactions- Why low/no exists- Wine bars- Double fermentation technique- More wines to come- Finding Bolle- Magnum bottling nightmare- BBQ-Q- What's the point?TRY BOLLE:  BOLLEDRINKS.COM  /  @BOLLEDRINKS  WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:Gary on LinkedInLucky Saint*Athletic Brewing*CleanCo*BEST EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT:#34 Embracing Moderation: Crafting a 6% Wine#9 Dealcoholised Vs Alcohol-Free Wine Making with Wednesday's DomaineDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLES================SHOW QUOTES  “If 80% of your lifestyle is healthy, you can accommodate a 20% indulgence, which may be your cream cakes, it may be a glass of wine, it may be whatever. It's unfortunately when you tip it over and you suddenly think you'll do 20% healthy, and you expect a result because the body doesn't work that way.”“We do have stockists who really believe in what we’re trying to do. They share the same values and they like the drinks.”==============SHOW NOTES  MoodyBrew is a functional beverage range made for adults with the tagline “Not alcoholic, but not soft”. In this episode, I speak to husband-and-wife co-founders Alli and Rob Noel about the journey that led them to create this four-strong range of drinks, including Smoke, Ginger, Sunny, and Velvet. Hear how Alli’s cancer diagnosis led them both to reassess the power of the nutrients we put in our body and how they helped her fight her way to the other side. Created to both nourish the body and delight the tastebuds, MoodyBrew’s range is designed to replace specific moments from whiskey drinking to red wine. Alli is also a regular contributor to Low No Drinker Magazine, and we discuss how her scientific background lends itself to measured articles designed to help those who want to cut back on alcohol without insisting that they give it up for good.====================================Try MoodyBrew - moodybrew.co.uk====================================We also talk about:Guinness 0.0*The Alcohol-Free Drinks CompanyWise bartender====================================BEST EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT#27 Meeting the Botanist: a tea-infused 'Function-Ale'#7 The powerful journey of mushroom magic in alcohol-free brewing.Download your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESSHOW QUOTES “You do not need a sad story to decide that you want to start to look at your relationship with alcohol.” “It was the, you know, two or three days where I just felt subpar. I was operating at 60% capacity"======SHOW NOTES It's easy to compare ourselves with others in all walks of life but it's very rarely helpful.  I used to compare myself to others in the low/no space and feel like a fraud, like I didn't belong.   Why? Because I didn't stop drinking as a result of addiction, I didn't hit rock bottom and then claw my way out; I'm not an alcoholic, and I never joined a program.  I just decided that alcohol wasn't the right choice for me, and that made me feel like my choice wasn't worth sharing as much as others.  But I was wrong.  In this week's solocast (new word of the week), I'm sharing my story so that you know it's perfectly ok to share yours.======BEST EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT======#19 You don't have to be an alcoholic to want to rethink your drinking#22 The Moderating Middle If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESSHOW QUOTES“It's going to be cooler to buy a non-alcoholic drink than an alcoholic drink sooner rather than later.” “You know it's fascinating and I think that's why I cannot see this being anything other than the most important change to the drinks landscape in my lifetime, for sure.”SHOW NOTESPivoting from a successful consultancy career to launching a game-changing alcohol-free cider is no easy task, but that’s just what Chance Clean Cider founder John Logue has done.In this conversation, he tells me exactly what that two-year journey has involved.In a really candid and open conversation, John takes us from ideation to creation and shares how the network of low/no-&-light industry professionals he’s built along the way from working with non-alcoholic brands like Lucky Saint, Crossip and Rekorderlig has played an essential role in supporting his dream. From labelling issues to self-doubt, John’s experienced it all, but his passion for buoying an often-neglected sector of low/no has kept him going and led him to create a wonderful and much-needed drink.With big plans for the next phase of Chance Clean Cider, John shares how his passion for music and festivals will impact the trajectory of the brand and how he’s focusing on on-premises sales as a route to reaching drinkers like him who love a cold, crisp, (& sustainable) cider made with England’s finest apples.TRY CHANCE CLEAN CIDER@CLEANCIDERWe also talk about:Punk AF*Guinness 0.0*Big Drop*Lucky Saint*Rebuttal:Don't believe the hype=========================Best episode to check out next - #15 Crossip: The zero-strength spirit made for full-strength drinkersDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESQUOTES FROM THE SHOW“At every event we do, at least one person would be like “Non-alcoholic! What's the point?” Sometimes, they used to anger me. […] But I can understand where they're coming from. I mean, alcohol in Scotland is important.”NOTES FROM THE SHOWThis episode is a meeting of generations and a testament to what low/no-&-light does to bring people together in a whole new world of appreciation for a life less intoxicated. Lewis Kennedy, 26, is the founder of Talonmore, a Scottish non-alcoholic dark spirit with notes of ginger and fresh Assam Tea. In this episode, we discuss everything from what’s driving Gen-Z to drink less to how we can create a new drinking experience while still respecting the years of tradition behind the cocktails that the older generation has come to know and love. Lewis takes us through the inspiration behind the brand and the help he received from his university to make this initial passing brag a reality. Lewis unveils some plans for the brand with a new release coming soon, and of course, I ask him what he’s bringing to the BBQ. Despite being hundreds of miles apart, talking to Lewis for this episode was like having a chat with a mate over a pint in a pub, and I cannot wait for you to come and join us.===============Try Talonmore*=============== We also talk about:Jump Ship*Wilfred’s*Black Axe ThrowingBuilding Low No Nation Newsletter================================Best episodes to check out next - #12 Redefining Scottish Alcohol-Free Spirits with Feragaia#1 Low No Drinker Magazine meets Unltd. founder Johnny JohnsonDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESJoining me this week is Russell Lamb, co-founder of 6PERCENT, a new mid-range wine company producing the first in its planned range of lighter wines, a 6% merlot-cabernet sauvignon blend with half the ABV but all of the flavour.Starting life as a lockdown wine-tasting company, Russ and his wife, Gabbi, soon came to realise that there was a demand from their clients for lower ABV wines that they were not able to meet with anything they could find and so they decided to solve the problem themselves.In this episode we discuss the challenges in not only making a 6% wine, but in sharing it with a world that is not always ready to hear about it (let alone taste it).We talk about the ever-present question of why lower alcohol drinks are priced the way they are even though they don’t contain alcohol (I love Russ’ answer to this by the way).We also spend a lot of time examining the mid-range/light-alcohol category as a whole (there’s a lot to cover), blended drinking habits, and how we communicate to consumers the benefits of these new lower-alcohol drinks.I truly enjoyed Russell’s company on this chat, and I enjoyed tasting his wine. If you want to give it a try too, 6PERCENT has kindly shared the code GREATTASTE10 for listeners in Low No Nation to get 10% off their order (plus free shipping over £30) at their website 6percent.wineMake sure you tag us both on Instagram when you try it @6percent.wine & @lownodrinkermagazine==============Try 6PERCENT ============== 6PERCENT is entering its first round of fundraising and is open to discussing investment opportunities. Please reach out via 6percent.wine/pages/contact(this is not financial advice nor an endorsement from Low No Drinker. Your capital is at risk if you choose to invest, and you should seek professional guidance when necessary)==============================Best episodes to check out next - #16 Quarter Proof 12% spiritsDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESQUOTES FROM THE SHOW“I don't really care that wine is normally made from grapes or that a gin is made from, you know, distillates of xyz herbs.”“Do I think it's impossible? No, I don't think it's impossible, I think it takes time.”===========Bringing you more international insight from Low No Nation, in this week’s conversation, I’m chatting with GNISTA founder Erika Ollén about her unique range of ‘not’ wines and ‘not’ spirits. I love Erika’s story and how her goal was always to make the best liquid by travelling the world to ask the drink makers what they wanted from a non-alcoholic liquid to make the best cocktails. After years of research GNISTA launched in 2019 to an international market of bartenders and drinks enthusiasts who just happen to prefer their drinks alcohol-free at times. Erika shares her experiences of creating her Frenh & Italian style ‘not’ wines and we discuss the challenges of getting the same buy-in from sommeliers as she did from the bartenders she spoke to. Non-alcoholic GNISTA is available in 10 markets around the world, but Brexit has impacted the way the business runs from the UK. We also talk about the pros & cons of ‘big alcohol’ and the buying power of millennials in the low/no-&-light alcohol space. Despite a technical glitch that nearly set my camera on fire, this is a great conversation full of insight and new perspective. ============Try GNISTA ============ We also talks about: CalienteFeral  ===============================Best episodes to check out next#19 You don’t have to be an alcoholic to want to change your relationship with alcohol#9 Wednesday’s Domaine: This alcohol-free wine is not for youDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESQUOTES FROM THE SHOW“Whether you're drinking or not drinking, whether you're a vegetarian or a vegan or you like a steak, we should be accepting of you and welcoming and inclusive, and that's really for me why no and low exists.”“I stand by my medium fish because the pond also contains Diageo and Pernod and Campari and many other companies that are way, way bigger.”“It's not for people that don't drink, it's for people that don't want to drink that round.”========================== NOTES FROM THE SHOWHow do you go from conservational biology to alcohol-free mixology?I had no idea, so I asked the man who did it: Paul Mathew, the founder of Everleaf Non-Alcoholic Aperitifs.Not only has this range changed my appreciation for the aperitif category, but speaking to Paul opened up a world of botanical awareness that makes you want to dive right in with him.In this episode, Paul Mathew’s humble approach to the great things he’s achieved with the brand is matched by his passion for an on-trade industry that saw him go from university student to world traveller. And it’s an industry which he is excited and motivated to support as the nation considers it’s drinking habits both in the home and in our bars. In our chat, we cover everything from non-alcoholic cocktail competitions to the international low/no-drinking movement. We consider whether bar menus should add ABVs or units to their drinks lists, and Paul shares a fond appreciation for the amazing team around him.I ask Paul, “What’s next for Everleaf?” and, of course, our now infamous BBQ-Q (and you won’t be surprised to know that Paul’s list is a long one!)As one of the leading brands in the low/no-&-light drinks industry, it was an honour to interview a founder who is still so firmly rooted in what he believes in, never straying from his love of all things nature and his goals to build a sustainable brand that gives back to the forests, marines and mountains that make Everleaf possible.Grab a glass, pour yourself your favourite Everleaf Spritz and settle in for a great chat.Try Everleaf*everleafdrinks.comDownload your free quick start guide at lownodrinkermagazine.com/freegifts If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.

FREE COURSE: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESAlcohol-free drinks still get a bad rap.Whether from those who’ve tried one and written off the whole category or from recovery personas rejecting the premise of alcohol alternatives.But as with all things in life, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to whether alcohol-free drinks are triggers or lifesavers.In this episode, I share some of my findings from research into the question as well as the experience of a recovery coach with lived experience.Inspired by an Instagram post proclaiming that NA beers are akin to “using behaviour”, I share the power and the challenge of appreciating alcohol-adjacent drinks from those in recovery to general consumption.If you found this episode helpful, informative or entertaining in any way, please remember to hit SHARE and give a free gift to a friend who needs to hear this today!=============================================FREE COURSE - STARTING YOUR MINDFUL DRINKING JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE HURDLESThe Low No Drinker Podcast is hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine. Bringing you closer to the people, places and brands leading the low-&-no-alcohol revolution! Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine online or in print (delivered worldwide!) FREEBIES - FREE STUFF FROM LOW NO DRINKER MEDIA PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND:The Upper BottomWe Recover Loudly *Some links are affiliate links, and if you click through and make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.