Like all beers in Germany, non-alcoholic brews and reduced-alcohol beers are brewed with only water, barley (malt) and hops in strict accordance with the German Beer Purity Decree of 1516. Of course, we know today that yeast is also a necessary and important ingredient, but in 1516, the importance of yeast was not yet understood. Other malt types, most importantly wheat, are now also allowed, but only for top-fermented beers (ales). Specialized processes are required to brew non-alcoholic malt beverages. There are only two such processes in general use and the two processes differ greatly: Either the brewing process is controlled so that only a small amount of alcohol can be produced, or some or all of the alcohol is simply removed from conventionally brewed beer. Alcohol can be removed from beer after brewing by the dialysis or reverse-osmosis method. Conventionally brewed beer passes through by a partially permeable membrane under its own pressure (dialysis) or mechanically boosted pressure (reverse-osmosis). Water flows across the other side of the membrane. Because of the natural tendency to balance differential pressures, alcohol passes through the membrane, separating it from the beer.
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Coors Edge NA
The responsible choice in a premium nonalcoholic brew. Introduced in 1997. Available in bottles and cans. 65 calories per 12-ounce serving and less than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
Red Bull
Red Bull’s effects are recognized throughout the world by a variety of people such as top athletes, busy professionals, college students and travelers on long journeys.
Copa Di Vino
COPA DI VINO WINES IS AMERICA’S LEADING PRODUCER OF PREMIUM WINE IN THE GLASS. FOUNDER AND OWNER, JAMES MARTIN, DISCOVERED THE CONCEPT ON A BULLET TRAIN ADVENTURE THROUGH THE SOUTH OF FRANCE. A YEAR LATER HE BROUGHT IT TO THE STATES. HIS PASSION FOR WINE LEAD TO COPA DI VINO – WINE IN A GLASS – A READY TO DRINK WINE GLASS THAT COULD GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT THE NEED FOR A BOTTLE, CORKSCREW OR GLASS. JUST OPEN AND ENJOY! WINE IS NO LONGER TRAPPED IN THE BOTTLE.
Senor Sangria
Señor Sangria is made from Chilean Merlot, natural fruit juices and pure cane sugar; an all-natural, delectable sangria that’s as good as, or better than, homemade, according to its passionate creator. Created by Rick Martinez from a personal sangria recipe originally developed for friends and family, the drink still displays the passion Rick has for his craft. His dedication to quality is inspiring, and his concoction is, as well.
Sterling
New Belgium Brewing Co.
New Belgium Brewing Company, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and other Belgian-inspired beers, began operations in a tiny Fort Collins basement in 1991. Today, the third largest craft brewer in the U.S., New Belgium produces seven year-round beers; Fat Tire Amber Ale, Sunshine Wheat, Blue Paddle Pilsner, 1554 Black Ale, Abbey, Mothership Wit and Trippel, as well as a host of seasonal releases. In addition to producing world-class beers, New Belgium takes pride in being a responsible corporate role model with progressive programs such as employee ownership, open book management and a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Saranac Brewing Co.
Our attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to quality represent the signature trademark of the Matt Brewing Company and our award-winning Saranac Beers. As one of the few remaining great American regional breweries, the Matt Brewing Company has prospered at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in Central New York for over a century. Under the leadership of the third (Nick) and fourth (Fred) generations of the Matt Family, the Brewery has earned the reputation as one of the most respected specialty brewers in the country, producing a variety of distinctive, flavorful beers. In 1885, young F.X. Matt I, a German-born immigrant, left a promising career at the famous Duke of Baden Brewery in the Black Forest region of Germany to travel to the United States with the determination and dream of owning his own brewery someday. After several years of brewing experience at the Bierbaur Brewery, F.X. Matt re-organized the faltering brewery to create The West End Brewing Company in 1888. Serving as both the star salesman and brewmaster, the brewery quickly became one of the largest and most successful of the 12 breweries operating in Utica at the time. Today, Nick Matt (Chairman and CEO) and his nephew Fred (President and COO) continue this proud tradition with the celebrated Saranac family of beers – a beer brewed to the same exacting standards of quality F.X. Matt established more than a century ago.
Samuel Adams
When Jim left his job to start a brewery, people told him he was crazy. After tasting that first batch of Samuel Adams Boston Lager in his kitchen, he knew he had something that just might prove the doubters wrong. It wasn’t like any beer out there. Full flavored with hops and malt yet balanced and complex. And a beer revolution began. The incredible thing is after all of these years, it’s still the same amazing beer and nothing else out there’s quite like it. Getting the best for Samuel Adams Boston Lager hasn’t always come easily, its taken dedication, persistence, and a bit of ingenuity. It started when Jim had to find the Noble hops for the beer. The recipe called for an abundance of the fragile and harder to grow Hallertau Mittelfueh hops which were nearly extinct. Undaunted, Jim worked closely with the growers to convince them to start growing them again, knowing that their aroma and flavor were essential to Samuel Adams Boston Lager. Six weeks after Jim started the business Samuel Adams Boston Lager won the “Best Beer in America” award at the Great American Beer Festival. It was quite a feat. No one had heard of the beer and the company had only three people. Today, Samuel Adams Boston Lager continues to win awards all over the world. Times may have changed but the beer remains the same.