Author: Justin Lamb

WellBeing Brewing joins us once again from St. Louis. They are continuing to make waves in the NA craft beer world, and they recently hired their most awesome brand ambassador yet: me! It’s always nice to have a company you already enjoy and promote for free recognize you as someone who represents their brand. Look for more exclusive WellBeing stuff in the future, but for now, you can use code FRIENDREQUEST at checkout to save 10%! How Does It Pour? This week we are drinking WellBeing Brewing’s Intrepid Traveler, which is a coffee cream stout. Its delightfully dark label is…

We are keeping this stout-y November rolling with another visit from our friends in Wisconsin: Untitled Art. You may remember their Watermelon Gose or their Italian Pilsner, but this week we will be drinking their most popular and most delicious dark and yummy treat. This week we are drinking Chocolate Milk Stout from Untitled Art. This delicious and hearty beer pours a nice dark brown color with a toasted creamy head. The aromas of chocolate and lactose emanate off the glass letting you know what you are getting yourself in for. How Does Untitled Art Chocolate Milk Stout Pour? When…

Athletic Brewing, out of Connecticut, is no stranger to Happy Every Hour, but this time, instead of an IPA or a Pale Ale, we’re going dark. Extra dark. Extra awesome and dark. Athletic Brewing never disappoints and it’s getting cold, so let’s get warmed up. How Does It Pour? This week is Athletic Brewings All Out Stout. This is one of the many stout options available to all of you beautiful people, with more and more coming to fruition each passing year! This stout pours a hearty dark brown color with a perfect caramel head. The aromas of coffee and…

We’ve had the pleasure of tasting one of my favorite NA beers already, Gruvi’s Pale Ale, but now that the colder weather is here, we are starting to see more dark beers, particularly stouts. The nice thing about stouts in the non-alcoholic world is that we went from having one available to us three years ago, to now having countless options and styles, all under the umbrella of “stout”. So with the spirit of the season, we are kicking off our series of NA stouts with Gruvi’s Stout. Now you guys know it’s a pet peeve of mine when breweries…

Much to my surprise, this is the first time we are featuring WellBeing Brewing on here. WellBeing comes to us from St. Louis and has a delicious line of non-alcoholic beers and CBD waters. My thought that we featured them before was because of my mention of their Intentional IPA, one of my favorites for sure. But this is the first official review of one of their tasty treats, and what a perfect one for the Halloween weekend. This week, we are drinking Hellraiser Dark Amber from WellBeing Brewing. There are not as many ambers in the craft NA world,…

Bravus Brewing, out of California, joins us again. As we creep into the category of dark beers, and as the days get chilly, we can be reminded of warmer and more tropical times with this hip beverage from the brewery whose dark beers have been called “Absolutely fricking delicious” by Chris Cable. How Does It Pour? Bravus Brewing’s Coconut Porter starts out by smacking you straight in the face with a burst of coconut aroma. The roasted malts and coffee notes come at a distant second to this overwhelming smell that creeps its way out of every little carbonation bubble…

At the tip of a residential street in downtown Pittsburgh, you will find a small coffee shop with a hidden surprise upstairs. As you enter Tonic Coffee, order your triple shot americano and head up the stairs in the back, you will be immediately greeted by 90’s pop-punk, steel racks of beverages that go on for days, and the bright smiling face of Mel Bee, the owner, and operator of Open Road Bar. On this summer day, I am greeted by Mel as she sets up a sampling of Lemon Quest by DogfishHead. As we discuss the multiple sours available,…

Atmos Brewing Company hales from Hailey, Idaho, and is a subsidiary of Sawtooth Brewing. They have a decent selection of NA beers, though their distribution is still a step behind a lot of other NA breweries that are continuing to expand right now. We’ve previously featured their Kora Double Hopped IPA, and they are one of the few NA breweries out there with an Oktoberfest available if you can find it. This week, we are trying Atmos Brewing’s Alturas NA Golden Ale. This should be another nice break from all the IPAs I have been shoving in your face over…

Untitled Art Beverage Company comes to us from Waunakee, Wisconsin. This company is unique as it works as sort of a collective. They have contributing “beverage artists” and contributing visual artists. Untitled Art uses the recipes and makes delicious beers and seltzers and each can is adorned with the art of an independent artist. They have an entire division of non-alcoholic beer and a pretty unique and delicious selection of non-alcoholic beers to choose from. This week we’re drinking Untitled Art’s Italian Pilsner. This style of beer used to be the go-to beer for any brewery worldwide, but as craft…

This week, we’ll be drinking from our friends at Two Roots Brewing. Seeing a seasonal release like Oktoberfest appear at not one or two breweries, but many across the country is a huge sign for non-alcoholic beer. Previously, you did not see these things due to the lack of market share versus the amount of product that has to be made for a seasonal launch. It’s truly remarkable and speaks volumes for the sober movement and the options available to those that either doesn’t drink or are looking to drink less. Two Roots Brewing, operating out of California, but with…

Rightside Brewing was founded by a pregnant mother who wanted more non-alcoholic options to drink during her pregnancy. Partnering with Big Kettle Brewing in Lawrenceville, GA, Rightside Brewing has quickly begun to distribute widely across the U.S. with its two beers currently available. This marks one of the last IPAs of the summer season for this series of reviews (not THE last one) and marks a move forward into more fall and winter beers! Huzzah! How Does it Pour? Rightside Brewing’s IPA is called American IPA and opens with a crisp smell of hops. As it pours, it has a…

With distribution hubs on each coast and a brand new bar opening in Austin, Texas, Athletic Brewing is a name becoming more and more familiar in the beer world, non-alcoholic or not. While Athletic Brewing only makes non-alcoholic craft beers, they are sweeping clean in award categories and absolutely killing it in growth. In fact, if you live in the U.S. and venture into your normal liquor store and go to the back where the NA brews are stored, you are likely to find Athletic Brewing above all others in the craft beer industry. Of Athletic Brewing’s two flagship beers,…

No sleep til…Brooklyn Brewery has been on the alcoholic beer scene for many years. You may have heard of them or seen their famous “B” on the top of a tap. In the last couple of years, though, they got into the NA game. As time goes on, they have been developing more and more. Much like BrewDog, Mikkeller, and other craft breweries that have begun to make nonalcoholic options, Brooklyn Brewery is expected to bring their expertise and flavors to the table, so expectations are high. How Does it Pour? Brooklyn Brewery’s Special Effects IPA is the second in…

This week’s pick, Sober Carpenter’s Uber Hopped, comes to us from the great white north. Out of the bi-lingual province of Quebec, Sober Carpenter was founded in 2019 by two brothers who wanted to add sobriety to their lives but found few tasty options for the beer connoisseurs they had become. Isn’t that always how it goes? Sober Carpenter offers a wide variety of brews, including limited edition batches. Sober Carpenter’s Uber Hopped already stands out as it sits tall in its 16 oz. can (that’s a pint for you Canadians and Brits). In addition, like only a few of…

Gruvi, originally out of Ontario, can now be found perusing the streets of Denver, Colorado. This brand is a unique non-alcoholic beverage maker in the way that it does not just stick to one thing. Gruvi spreads its NA love far and wide, not only offering a wide variety of beers, from pale ales to stouts to Weiss but also offering a number of different non-alcoholic wines, including prosecco and rose. This week, though, we will be diving into their pale ale. How Does it Pour? Gruvi’s pale ale comes as you would expect: full of caramel color with a…

Atmos Brewing comes to us from the great potato state, Idaho. They have been brewing small-batch non-alcoholic beers for about five years, but their canning and distribution just got kicked off in mid-2020. Atmos currently offers three varieties of NA beer and one hoppy seltzer water. This week, we’re trying Kora, their NA Double Hopped IPA. How Does it Pour? At first glance, Atmos Brewing’s Kora pours from its delightful 16oz can with a bit of foam on it. The head builds strong, even with a perfect pour. I know this because I pour things perfectly. I am a master…

Big Drop Brewing Company comes to us from Chicago, Illinois. With a decent selection of non-alcoholic beers available and a unique look, you’re sure to find them closer than you think. Their cans have a black top and their labels hold more info than you see on most beers, non-alcoholic or not. The first thing you’ll notice with Big Drop Brewing Company’s Paradiso IPA is the label. Like some alcoholic beers, you get the full rundown of what to expect and what you get inside. First, you get an IBU rating, something rare and perhaps the only NA can with…

Partake Brewing comes to us from our neighbors to the north, straight out of Alberta, Canada. Their story is unique and many non-alcoholic craft beer enthusiast credit them with starting this ball rolling. In 2017, they launched a Kickstarter campaign to brew and distribute their own non-alcoholic IPA. Not only was it a hit, Partake gained instant notoriety in the non-alcoholic beer world and began worldwide distribution in less than a year. Their claim to fame flagship beer is the IPA we’re reviewing today, and to top it all off, it clocks in at only 10 calories! Let’s give it…

Untitled Art, out of Waunakee, Wisconsin, started in 2016 and began brewing beer and creating art. They collaborate with artists to design beautiful pieces of artwork to put on each can. With a wide distribution across the U.S., there is a high likelihood that you can find a variety of Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic beers somewhere near you! Be aware, however, that they brew both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers. This week’s beer is a Watermelon Gose. A Gose is a sour wheat beer typically made with an extra bit of salt, either from the water used during the brewing processed or…

Ceria Brewing Company was founded by former national brewer, Keith Villa. With the goal of challenging himself to create something amazing in the non-alcoholic beer world, Ceria Brewing was born and their two flagship beers began to hit the shelves. Under a partnership with Sleeping Giant Brewing in Colorado, Ceria Brewing has put out two great beers with sky-high standards for their ingredients and even higher standards for flavor. Ceria Brewing Company’s Indiewave is described as a flavorful brew that perfectly balances cascade, citra, and Amarillo hops with light caramel malts for a smooth citrus flavor. How Does it Pour?…

BrewDog comes to us from Scotland, and while they are a traditional alcoholic brewery, they are leading the way in non-alcoholic beers. Just last year, in 2020, they opened their first non-alcoholic bar in London, featuring a whopping 15 taps. In addition to their UK locations, BrewDog can be found in Columbus, OH, and Indianapolis, IN serving up draft versions of their popular NA options. Anyone who enjoys the simplicity of sitting at the bar and enjoying a draft beer while still celebrating the alcohol-free lifestyle will truly appreciate this option! Punk As F$%* While BrewDog is definitely Punk As…

Two Roots Brewing, an exclusively non-alcoholic brewery, started its operation on the West Coast, but 2021 has brought them across the country through a partnership with the production facility of Rochester Mills Brewing in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Because of this leap, you can now get Two Roots’ three varieties pretty much anywhere and they are adding three new varieties to their menu this summer! Two Roots Brewing’s New West IPA is their second IPA release and possibly their better one, but we’ll have to wait for that review. As the name suggests, they are looking to release a new take…

Hairless Dog Brewing comes to us out of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota. What they lack in heat and beaches, they make up for in non-alcoholic beer selection. Hairless Dog Brewing was founded by a couple of beer lovers who quit drinking, which seems like a pretty relatable topic. One such beer, their Citra Lager, is described by Hairless Dog as an all-season, any-occasion NA brew for those seeking a lighter-bodied drink that’s crisp and flavorful. How Does it Pour? First of all, the Citra Lager from Hairless Dog Brewing pours a golden yellow color, cloudy and a bit more…

Athletic Brewing comes to us from Connecticut, but even though they hail from a small state, they pack a large flavor. In the non-alcoholic beer world, Athletic Brewing is still in its infancy at only three years old, but what they lack in age, they make up for in flavor, variety, and many of the standards you would normally associate with an alcoholic brewery.

This week, we are heading back west to Bravus Brewing Co. out of Anaheim, California. While I don’t typically like to bounce back and forth between beers from the same brewery, read on and you’ll see the connection with last week’s Bravus Blonde and this week’s selection.

It’s always Happy Every Hour when you remove the alcohol and get your drink on without the buzz. Get to know Justin Lamb, our newest Sober Curator, who will be leading the charge in the Non-Alcoholic Beer Category every Friday.