Do you often find yourself drinking NA beer and wondering why there is no niche market specifically for metalheads who don’t drink? Well, wonder no more! Your headbanging prayers have been answered. KittiePig is a brand born from two heavy rock bands: Kittie and We Are Pigs. The goal is to fill a gap that they observed in those specific venues catering to the low-end roars and high-end guitars. This week, we are drinking Saska Berry Blonde by Kittie Pig. Expectations are high, as the marketing for this brew is one of the best things I have ever seen. When I first saw them, they claimed to be ..read more

Pittsburgh gives us many great things to love, and not just hills and bridges! It also provides hip locales, delicious food, and finally: an NA beer. Two Frays Brewery in Pittsburgh has been hitting it and quitting it in Pittsburgh for seven years, and they have now included the sober community in their family of fun friends and furballs (their dogs, Zeus and Iris). The “You Do You” series of NA beers features everything from sours to porter IPAs, which is a combination that makes no sense, and I am excited to try, but that’s for another time. This week, we’re drinking You Do You Hazy by Two ..read more

In this insightful conversation, Justin Lamb, the host of the Friend Request Podcast and Sober Curator of the Happy Every Hour NA Beers & 90s Column, sits down with Philip Brandes, the Founder of Bravus Brewing. The two kick off their discussion by catching up on each other’s lives and recent achievements. Justin expresses his excitement over seeing Philip’s name in press releases related to Gravitas, a topic they plan to delve into later in the conversation. They then shift gears to talk about Philip’s unconventional entry into the beer industry. With no prior experience in the beer spac ..read more

Whether you are already Sober AF, sober curious, or ready to dive into Dry January, this is the ultimate list of tasty treats for you to try during the 12 days of NA Beers. This action-packed timeline, just shy of two weeks, will get you variety and flavors you never even knew were possible from the non-alcoholic beer world. From barrel-aged stouts to milkshake IPAs, you are sure to get a festive flavor punch, right to your face hole (mouth)! (Please note this article was originally published in 2021. Information and links have since been updated.) The 12 NA Beers of Christmas: GRAVITAS NON ..read more

With the cold weather coming, or maybe even already engulfing your local environment, it’s important to remember how much we can get a sense of warmth and a side of smiles with a yummy beverage. In addition to that, autumn brings with it some of the year’s favorite flavors, whether it’s pumpkin, chocolate, nutmeg, or just that classic roasted malt you have come to expect from your favorite brewery’s seasonal offering. With all that in mind, now is a great time to stock up on some of the best NA beers this season offers, and here they are! #10 – Ted Seger’s Unleaded Regal Brew New to the NA sc ..read more

It should be noted that many people look forward to the automatic weight loss that comes from quitting drinking. Of course, those who have quit will tell you about the sugar cravings your body has for a while to replace that alcohol, and then, if you’re like me, you get into non-alcoholic craft beer, and you realize that the weight will never leave, and you decide to live with it and love yourself. Well, good news for those who want more! Partake, from Canada, offers a wide variety of beers, and many that we have featured, including this week’s pick, are only ten calories per beer! Holy crap ..read more

You may remember my sour relationship with Rescue Club if you have been following along. They aren’t bad, per se, but their flavors were not filling my flute tool with many bold or exciting things. You can imagine my expectations when I saw their latest seasonal release on my local NA website. I am a sucker for second and third chances, and I love NA beer, so I decided to give this little gem a try. Alright, Rescue Club, the ball is in your court… This week, I’m drinking Oktoberfest by Rescue Club – another wonderful installment in craft NA brews making seasonal releases. Whether it’s delicio ..read more

Exile Brewing is far from civilization in the vast cornfields of Iowa. No, I’m just kidding, but the sad fact is that Iowa gets a bad rap because of 99% of its landmass. In actuality, there is a wonderful 1% of the state that makes up for the lame dead baby billboards and corn fields of the rest of the state. That place is called Des Moines. Des Moines houses Exile Brewing and numerous other hip watering holes, restaurants, and enough venues that you’ll want to dance! There’s a minor league baseball team right on the river, and enough young people and cool stuff to do, you’ll forget you’re in ..read more

Pittsburgh gives us many great things to love, and not just hills and bridges! It also provides hip locales, delicious food, and finally: an NA beer. Two Frays Brewery in Pittsburgh has been hitting it and quitting it in Pittsburgh for seven years, and they have now included the sober community in their family of fun friends and furballs (their dogs, Zeus and Iris). The “You Do You” series of NA beers features everything from sours to porter IPAs, which is a combination that makes no sense, and I am excited to try, but that’s for another time. This week, we’re drinking You Do You Hazy by Two ..read more

In this insightful conversation, Justin Lamb, the host of the Friend Request Podcast and Sober Curator of the Happy Every Hour NA Beers & 90s Column, sits down with Philip Brandes, the Founder of Bravus Brewing. The two kick off their discussion by catching up on each other’s lives and recent achievements. Justin expresses his [...] The post From Code to Craft: How Philip Brandes Pioneered Non-Alcoholic Beers at Bravus Brewing – An Exclusive Interview with Justin Lamb appeared first on The Sober Curator ..read more