Alcohol-Free Drinks

[Ansett]

With a drive to reduce Alcohol and have an alternative when you cant drink, such as when driving, and given that some of us have had an excess of Alcohol during the lock down and many like myself have opted to reduce that by substituting with Alcohol free drinks I thought I would ask what do you drink when Alcohol is off the menu.

What Beer Wines and Spirits have you tried and would recommend

What have you tried and wouldn't recommend.

For me as far as Beer goes I would recommend Heineken 00 I found it to have the taste of beer that was refreshing and not sweet, all I would say is make sure its very cold as this is when its at its best.

I wouldn't recommend Carlton Zero I found it was too sweet with a bitter after taste.

 

[blackcat20]

The Seedlip gins are pretty good, I’ve had a couple of those.
I don’t recommend apple cider, it’s just expensive carbonated apple juice. Better off buying Appletizer from the supermarket.

 

[samh004]

For me as far as Beer goes I would recommend Heineken 00 I found it to have the taste of beer that was refreshing and not sweet, all I would say is make sure its very cold as this is when its at its best.

I agree, probably the best tasting non-alcoholic beer on the market. It's quite good value too, usually $10/6 pack.

 

[Bundy Bear]

My go to non alcoholic beer is Carlton zero, have also tried Great Northern Zero which is good but harder to find.

 

[Ansett]

The Seedlip gins are pretty good, I’ve had a couple of those.
I don’t recommend apple cider, it’s just expensive carbonated apple juice. Better off buying Appletizer from the supermarket.

Have just ordered a bottle form Dans on special at 44.90 so will see how it goes.

 

[zig]

I wouldn't recommend Fleure

Floral Blend of Botanicals

FLUÈRE bursts with carefully selected botanicals that issue a complex yet balanced taste and ensure a unique after-bite that normally only alcoholic drinks have.

www.flueredrinks.com

I bought this from Dans. It has a lovely floral fragrance, but I found it had a very watery flavour. Definitely a waste of money.

 

[sietes]

Heaps normal is the best beer I've tried.

 

[zenyattamondatta]

My fridge is full of soda water, vinegar shrubs, and bitters.

Only Bitters has a good range of vinegar shrubs:

Shrubs & Drinking Vinegars | Only Bitters

Shop for all-natural Shrubs & Drinking Vinegars to make tasty coughtails and non-alcoholic drinks! Only Bitters has a huge range of shrubs to make your drink a success every time.

www.onlybitters.com

Pyewackets also has a delicious range:

Shrubs

Botanical cordials to make alcohol free spritzers - just add sparkling water.

pyewacketstraditional.com

And then there's The Curious Cabinet:

Shop The Curious Cabinet — The Curious Cabinet

Shop The Curious Cabinet range online now. Get delicious alcohol-free syrups, tasty preserves and coughtail garnishes delivered straight to your door, or pick up your order at our Geelong Warehouse. Unlock your curiosity and shop the range now.

www.thecuriouscabinet.com.au

 

[DC3]

Oh. Alcohol-free drinks. Not about free drinks at all.

 

[VPS]

Can you still buy Claytons?

 

[zig]

Can you still buy Claytons?

No, it hasn't been available for a few years now.

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My fridge is full of soda water, vinegar shrubs, and bitters.

Only Bitters has a good range of vinegar shrubs:

Shrubs & Drinking Vinegars | Only Bitters

Shop for all-natural Shrubs & Drinking Vinegars to make tasty coughtails and non-alcoholic drinks! Only Bitters has a huge range of shrubs to make your drink a success every time.

www.onlybitters.com

Pyewackets also has a delicious range:

Shrubs

Botanical cordials to make alcohol free spritzers - just add sparkling water.

pyewacketstraditional.com

And then there's The Curious Cabinet:

Shop The Curious Cabinet — The Curious Cabinet

Shop The Curious Cabinet range online now. Get delicious alcohol-free syrups, tasty preserves and coughtail garnishes delivered straight to your door, or pick up your order at our Geelong Warehouse. Unlock your curiosity and shop the range now.

www.thecuriouscabinet.com.au

Any flavour recommendations?

 

[TheRealTMA]

With a drive to reduce Alcohol and have an alternative when you cant drink, such as when driving, and given that some of us have had an excess of Alcohol during the lock down and many like myself have opted to reduce that by substituting with Alcohol free drinks I thought I would ask what do you drink when Alcohol is off the menu.

What Beer Wines and Spirits have you tried and would recommend

What have you tried and wouldn't recommend.

For me as far as Beer goes I would recommend Heineken 00 I found it to have the taste of beer that was refreshing and not sweet, all I would say is make sure its very cold as this is when its at its best.

I wouldn't recommend Carlton Zero I found it was too sweet with a bitter after taste.

May I suggest that you probably are asking the wrong audience?

 

[harvyk]

If I'm not drinking at a social event I tend to go for the Bundaberg Ginger Beers.

 

[samh004]

If I'm not drinking at a social event I tend to go for the Bundaberg Ginger Beers.

Has always been my go-to onboard QantasLink if driving on the other end.

 

[Hvr]

Thank you Homer.

 

[Daver6]

Coffee. Or if you must, water.

 

[offshore171]

Kombucha.

Comes in some interesting flavour combinations, refreshing, low in sugar and has a probiotic effect.

 

[clifford]

Just cut out the beer.

A couple of red wines won't harm you, and I've lost 5 kilos in the last couple of months doing this. I wasn't a big person to begin with, but feel/look much better.

Just stay off the beer (light or otherwise). If in doubt, drink water.

 

[blackcat20]

Just cut out the beer.

A couple of red wines won't harm you, and I've lost 5 kilos in the last couple of months doing this. I wasn't a big person to begin with, but feel/look much better.

Just stay off the beer (light or otherwise). If in doubt, drink water.

Depends why someone is avoiding alcohol, I’m pregnant so it’s off the table at the moment.

 

[zoomaloid2000]

The best beer I have found is Budvar Budejovicky, available from Dan Murphy's up here in FNQ. It tastes like a real beer, has no preservatives, is vegan, and made in the Czech Republic. I tried a load of alcohol free beers over Xmas, and this was my favourite by far. Heineken 00 would be my 2nd choice.