Non-alcoholic ciders are not as sweet and aim to give drinkers the same distinguishable tangy notes that the traditional drink has. As featured on Dragons Den, Saturday Kitchen and Something for the Weekend, SMASHED offers a Real Cider taste with 0. They are taking note of the growing consumer demand for alcohol free beverages, and developing drinks containing the same sweet and tangy drinking experience in a traditional cider, without the risk of a hangover.

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The independent British alcohol-free drinks business launched its Smashed range of 0% beers and ciders in 2019 after the founder, Richard Clark, spotted an opportunity to create a business 100% focused on producing the best quality alcohol free drinks. of sugar and under 20 calories per 100ml, it’s truly refreshing to enjoy as a mocktail or soda that isn’t super sweet and feels as enjoyable and sophisticated as sipping an Aperol Spritz.Gone are the days when the only alternative to booze was water or soda and lime; now the best non-alcoholic drinks come in all forms. Using the vacuum distillation method, the company starts with Sweden’s best-selling ale – which starts off as 5. Spiced or mulled versions have also become well-liked during the festive period, and a lighter but just as sweet alternative to mulled wine.

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It really is a UK first and we’re excited to see it in action producing our range of Smashed beers and ciders. Caramel and hints of Toffee and finished with a modern American hop providing Tropical and Passionfruit notes. The Crafty Nectar Cider Gift Set includes 6 x 500ml bottles, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family. If you’re looking for an IPA that is completely devoid of alcohol, Brutal Brewing definitely has you covered. Part of a selection of whisky alternatives under the Dochus label, Smokey Isle offers a warm palate, while those looking for a smokier finish can choose Dochus Highland Bothy.Some of successful names on the market include The Good Cider of San Sebastian, a popular Spanish brand which has produced several award-winning drinks since it was founded in 1918. Perfect for those who prefer not to drink alcohol, are designated drivers, or simply want to enjoy a refreshing and tasty beverage without the side effects. The alcohol-free feature allows you to enjoy the drink without getting drunk, making it an ideal choice for social events where you need to stay sober. Made by Thatchers, a well-known brand in the cider industry, this cider is perfect for those who enjoy a crisp, refreshing drink.

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Since we built the UK’s first and currently only cool vacuum distill in Robinson’s Brewery, we’ve been busy producing what we believe to be some of the best truly alcohol-free drinks on the market,” ​said Richard Clark, founder and managing director of Drynks Unlimited. All Smashed drinks are vegan, gluten free (where possible), low in sugar and contain less than 100 calories. Several brands do offer their own non alcoholic mulled syrups, which can be added to a warmed up version of an alcohol free cider to give a similar experience.Three Spirit is doing great things in the booze-free drinks arena and really helping to change the way consumers think about drinking. Unlike the alcohol free version, alcoholic cider has a long history, and it is predicted to have been first made by the Celts in Britain from crab apples in around 3000 BCE. With a long family history of premium cider-making, they have lived gently with the land, using methods that nurture the environment to create authentic ciders that people will love. This is achieved using a technique known as cool vacuum distillation, where all the alcohol is removed from fully fermented beer using an oxygen-free vacuum chamber.

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In 2021, the brand was awarded gold supreme champion at the World Cider Awards and got the gold in the International Beer and Cider Challenge – and it’s easy to see why.A brilliant beach-day drink or equally suited to daytime barbecues, Smashed Apple Cider is as good as or better than any hard cider we’ve tried, and delivers on all counts – hangover free. Of course, naturally alcohol-free drinks such as sodas and tonics are often more affordable; it tends to be the drinks that are looking to mimic alcohol that are pricier. The company says the unique blend of bittersweet apples is what helps it still have a full-bodied flavour, and makes it an enjoyable drink despite the lack of alcohol. Producers need to grow, brew, distill and/or ferment the drinks in the same way as the alcoholic version would be made, then any de-alcoholisation is a separate process. The method takes longer to produce alcohol-free drinks – up to eight days to make a bottle of Smashed Cider or Lager.