As Canadians increasingly look to drink less or not at all, non–alcoholic beverage companies are working hard to meet the rising demand and are sometimes struggling to keep up. Interest has been brewing for the last couple of years, with an increase in sales during “Dry January” as the concept gains in popularity, says Bob Huitema,…

By Amanda Yeager From Baltimore Sun Baltimore—Scott Lanphear wasn’t expecting much of a reaction when he fired off a Facebook post earlier this month about the nonalcoholic cocktails available at Patterson Public House. “It was a spur-of-the-moment decision,” Lanphear said. The owner of the bar and restaurant in Patterson Park was just having fun coming…

For those wanting to celebrate the holidays without any “hard stuff”, we have a non-alcoholic drink that tastes just as good as any cocktail you will find at a bar. The cranberry juice provides the merry hues of red, color of the season,  the subtle flavor of cinnamon offers a favorite festive flavor, while the…

When Tolu Obikunle was an intern on Wall Street, she was frequently invited to go out for drinks after work. But filling up with spirits was actually something that brought Obikunle’s spirits down. “I found myself pretending to drink just to fit in with my colleagues,” said Obikunle. “I loved being out and socializing, but…

For those who choose not to imbibe alcohol to cut calories or avoid headaches, you can still enjoy a cold beer after work, an afternoon G&T, or a merlot to enhance dinner. An Old World Brew Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Alkoholfrei This wheat beer has all the aroma and zest of a traditional German brew but without…