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More lower-alcohol, lower-calorie beers are being marketed as part of an active lifestyle, and are even being offered after long runs or sporting events.

Going For A Beer Run? Here's How A Brew Fares As A Post-Exercise Recovery Drink

2:25pm November 08, 2019

by Aaron Schachter

More lower-alcohol, lower-calorie beers are being marketed as part of an active lifestyle, and are even being offered after long runs or sporting events. But scientists say to be wary.

Athletic Brewing Co. co-founders Bill Shufelt (right) and John Walker, here at the company's production plant in Stratford, Conn., have created a range of high-quality nonalcoholic beers to provide people more options when they're out socializing.

National

Craft Beers Without The Buzz: Brewing New Options For The 'Sober Curious'

11:12am June 20, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

More people are choosing to drink less, driven by growing concerns about health and wellness. But there haven't been many high-quality nonalcoholic beers available. Booming demand has forced a change.

Seedlip, a distilled nonalcoholic spirit, was created when Ben Branson came across a 17th-century book that contained nonalcoholic remedies for a variety of maladies — from epilepsy to kidney stones.

National

Now, There Is Zero Proof That Alcohol Is What Makes A Great Cocktail

12:31pm March 21, 2019

by Kristen Hartke

Millennials are drinking less, spurring beverage companies to create alternatives to traditional cocktails — using herbs, spices, citrus and veggies to craft unique flavors for nonalcoholic drinks.

Radio Silence, a cocktail developed by Damon Boelte of the Grand Army Bar in Brooklyn to honor Robert Siegel.

Arts

The Ultimate Cocktail To Send Off An NPR Host: 'Radio Silence'

8:02pm December 29, 2017

by Melissa Gray

For the past few years, bar reviewer Emma Allen has introduced us to great drinks. This year, she surprises retiring host Robert Siegel with a cocktail designed just for him.

Queue Listen Now

There is a growing demand for nonalcoholic, high-end beverages in the U.S., coming on the heels of a trend across the pond.

Health & Safety

Teetotaling Made Trendy

5:34pm October 06, 2017

by Maanvi Singh

High-end, nonalcoholic beverages are on the rise — with growing demand from bars and restaurants to carry drinks that go beyond water and sweet sodas for those who don't drink alcohol.

Arts

Beverage: The Art of the Ritual

3:21pm April 24, 2015

Spirits. Nectar. Aphrodisiac. Therapy-in-a-cup. Elixir.