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Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:36 am
by brephophagist
I tried Waterloo seltzer recently when it was on sale at my local yuppie grocery. I could not justify the cost on a regular basis, but I do have to admit it had a distinct pleasing taste relative to other seltzers.
Also just in case someone is new here and doesn’t already know about
Kate Rath aka @seltzerflavors, go check out her stuff, she’s great.
Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:39 am
by Mason
I don't enjoy non-alc beers (still hits "too close to home"), but as a guy who has sleep problems and who used to like IPAs, hop-infused seltzers have been a terrific evening companion.
Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:42 am
by Owen
Root Beer/Birch Beer/ Sarsaparilla
Ice Tea / Sweet Tea
Dr. Pepper
Water
Lemonade
(I have pretty much kicked all major vices, but soda remains and I am not stopping)
Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 12:04 pm
by Tom Wanderer
Stappi Red Bitter. Take one of those little 100ml bottles, take a drink from a bottle of Topo Chico (regular or grapefruit) and pour the Stappi into the Topo. That's some real special occasion shit.
Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:10 pm
by John W.
jason from volo wrote: Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:05 am
Wow, can you find the apple (apfelschorle) in the USA and where?!
When I was traveling, this was my favorite beverage when in Germany (other than bier).
< edit > Nevermind, I see they have a search engine on their web site. Apparently, a supermarket 5 miles from my house carries their products. I will have to check it out!! < / edit >
Glad you found it! I just discovered it randomly here in Louisville at a grocery chain called ValuMarket.
Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2021 5:53 pm
by PASTA
Coffee and polar seltzer at home. Espresso and Pelegrino when out. NO interest in fucking around with NA Beer, may just make me want a real one.
If you missed it.....
"I drink them like I'm trying to put out a fire behind my sternum"
That kinda shit is why I keep a word file of Ringo quotes.
Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:00 pm
by Geiginni
A good friend of mine who swore off wine and liquor has switched to drinking seltzer/club soda with bitters and a splash of citrus - in various combinations. She has a little collection of various craft bitters she chooses from.
I love making iced-tea from scratch. I buy various black and strong teas in bulk loose and end up blending them and brewing 2 quarts double-strength at a time, then pouring over ice to make a gallon. We drink a gallon of iced tea about every 4-5 days throughout the year.
Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:13 pm
by enframed
Geiginni wrote: Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:00 pm
A good friend of mine who swore off wine and liquor has switched to drinking seltzer/club soda with bitters and a splash of citrus - in various combinations. She has a little collection of various craft bitters she chooses from.
I love making iced-tea from scratch. I buy various black and strong teas in bulk loose and end up blending them and brewing 2 quarts double-strength at a time, then pouring over ice to make a gallon. We drink a gallon of iced tea about every 4-5 days throughout the year.
Was gonna suggest bitters (the kind with alcohol) and soda but depending on your relationship with alcohol, maybe not for everyone. Yeah, 2 dashes any bitters, and soda with lemon is a great drink.
Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 10:03 am
by tbone
The Brooklyn Brewing NA beer is really good. Also +1 on Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher.
Re: Non-alcoholic beverages
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 6:24 pm
by AdamN
brephophagist wrote: Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:36 am
I tried Waterloo seltzer recently when it was on sale at my local yuppie grocery. I could not justify the cost on a regular basis, but I do have to admit it had a distinct pleasing taste relative to other seltzers.
I'm able to get this at non-yuppie grocery stores here for $4 per eight-pack. I only drink one per day, so it doesn't seem like a huge expense.