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Meet Martin Dixon, our resident beer reviewer at Low No Drinker Magazine, who has meticulously tasted and reviewed over 1,500 alcohol-free beers and ciders on his Instagram page!

His expertise has not only fuelled the magazine's success but also mirrors that of the burgeoning alcohol-free beer market. Join us as Martin shares his journey through alcohol-free beer from the UK to Germany, France and Sweden, with a little stopover in the US for good measure.

That’s right, when Martin says Alcohol-Free World, he really means it!

It started with the last Dry January that Martin participated in and we start the discussion there with an earnest look at how we don’t need to have a sad story to want to reduce the amount of alcohol in our lives.

We touch on a lot of topics in this hour-long conversation, including, of course, ‘big alcohol’s’ grip on the low/no market and how some AF brands can and must do better!

And, of course, I can’t let Martin go without finding out his own BBQ-Q favourites.

It was an honour to have Martin on the show. His beer reviews inside each and every issue of Low No Drinker are as quintessential a part of the magazine as beer at a BBQ.

Settle in and get ready to learn a whole lot more about the world of AF beer.

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What happens when an IT specialist and a nurse join forces to start making beer?

Meet Kristian Harris and Amie Caldwell, the delightful duo behind The Gentleman Brewing Company.

In this episode of the Low No Drinker Podcast, Kristian recounts his surprising pivot from IT to brewing, inspired by a transformative microbrewery course. Meanwhile, Amie reveals how her nursing background and creative vision perfectly complement Kristian's logistical expertise, culminating in six uniquely character-driven beers, each one a homage to classic and modern British personas.

We spend most of our time, however, with The Botanist, Kristian & Amie’s 0.5% ‘Function-ale’, and discover the demanding double fermentation process that has to take place to allow this non-alcohol, tea-infused, health-promoting beer to come to fruition.

The Botanist is infused with vitamins and hydrolysed collagen and is designed for those who seek flavour without the high alcohol content.

Kristian and Amie also discuss the challenges and triumphs of expanding their low- and no-alcohol beer selection and share their strategic plans to introduce more innovative brews in the not-too-distant future…

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Low No Drinker Podcast! Today, we're diving into a topic that baffles many: why do alcohol-free and low/no-&-light drinks cost as much as their boozy counterparts? You might be surprised to learn that there are several compelling reasons behind these high prices.

In this episode, I uncover the five biggest factors that drive up the cost of your favourite alcohol-free beverages. From the surprising role of alcohol as a natural preservative to the complex processes required to maintain flavour without it, there’s a lot more to these drinks than meets the eye. We’ll also explore the challenges small producers face in a market dominated by big brands with deep pockets.

I’ll be sharing insights from industry leaders like David Hodgson (Zeno Wines) & Roger Warner (Only with Love Brewery), who shed light on the technical hurdles and financial realities of producing top-notch non-alcoholic drinks. Plus, I’ll reveal the one fact about alcohol production that shocks most people.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re paying a premium for alcohol-free drinks, this episode is for you. Download now to get the full story and understand the true cost behind your favourite low/no-&-light beverages.

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