For many Canadians, Dry January is the perfect way to reset and start the new year feeling refreshed. Besides, the health benefits of reducing one’s alcohol consumption are numerous, and these days the drink options are too, with new zero-alcohol bottles flying off shelves. For example, Upside Drinks reports that non-alcoholic beer now accounts for approximately 76% of the non-alcoholic beverage market in Canada.
Best of all? Modern fermentation and distillation techniques means you don’t have to sacrifice flavour when giving up alcohol. Whether you prefer wine, beer or spirits here are some of the most notable non-alcoholic products on the market today.
New non-alcoholic wines
GSM,
Oddbird
GSM wine is named for the three grape varieties it’s made from: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. It’s known for complex red fruit flavours and medium to heavy-bodied taste. This silky, dry non-alcoholic red wine from the Scandinavian wine-producer Oddbird is produced in the Saint-Chinean region in France.
$26.95
Ruby Piquette Zero,
Benjamin Bridge
Ruby Piquette Zero is made by Nova Scotian winemaker Benjamin Bridge using low-intervention macerations and infusions. This strips as little character from the wine during the de-alcoholization process as possible. You’ll taste notes of red and black fruit, lavender and a hint of spice.
$8.99
Chardonnay,
Eins Zwei Zero
This crisp alcohol-free Chardonnay has been a welcome addition to German winemaker Leitz’s non-alcoholic portfolio, Eins Zwei Zero (although we love their Sparkling Rosé too). This bottle has an original character featuring fresh fruit and citrus flavours. It has a dry finish with a relatively long aftertaste.
$24.00 USD
Bellini,
Proxies x The Zero Proof
This new Bellini alternative was made in collaboration by Proxies, Acid League’s non-alcoholic wine line, and The Zero Proof, an all-encompassing guide to non-alcoholic wines and spirits. This bottle launched last November, and is bubbly and bright. Juicy notes of Georgia peach get perfectly balanced by crisp Niagara verjus, zesty citrus and a splash of raspberry.
$22.95
Avec Flowstate Mango Spritzer,
Altina
This past Fall, Australian non-alcoholic winemaker Altina released a new line of functional wines entitled “Flowstate.” It was designed to help people stay present and focused while sipping, due to the unique blend of blend of L-theanine and magnesium glycinate. This spritzer is fruity and bubbly, making it the perfect pairing for fresh prawn tacos and soft cheeses like brie and burrata.
$25.00
Little ONES Mixed Pack of 12,
ONES
ONES is Okanagan’s first de-alcoholized wine producer. This pack lets you try three of their popular offerings in small 200mL bottles. The 0.5% Sparkling Rose is light bodied, with notes of refreshing melon and strawberry. Next, the 0.5% Sparkling White is zero sugar with a tropical taste, and pairs best with seafood. Finally, the 0.5% Sparkling Red has pleasant and comforting notes of blackberry and pomegranate.
$95.99
Cuvée Blanc,
Wander + Found
German Rhine region winemaker Wander + Found’s non-alcoholic wines are great for all occasions. This delightful Cuvée Blanc has refreshing notes of lime and citrus, which are complemented by vibrant green apple. For Lord of the Rings fans, the label’s name is partly a reference to J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous quote “not all who wander are lost.”
$17.95
Non-Alcoholic Cabernet Sauvignon,
Saint Viviana
This full-bodied Cabernet comes from Californian winemaker Saint Viviana. It’s ripe, with a bright nose of blackberry and plum, and also rich from the coffee, vanilla and toast notes. This flavour profile makes it the perfect bottle to pair with richly flavoured dishes like steak and bolognese.
$33.00
Monté Rouge Syrah,
Noughty
This new de-alcoholized red wine from Certified B Corp winemaker Thomson & Scott, is made from 100% Syrah and aged with French oak. It is full-bodied and structured, with notes of dark berries, plum and a subtle spice. Recommended food pairings include roast vegetables, grilled meats, mushroom dishes and aged cheeses.
$39.99
Zero Shiraz,
Pure Vision
This non-alcoholic Shiraz comes from Australian winemaker Pure Vision. It’s a rich ruby red wine with notes of plum, berry and a hint of oak. This bottle has also racked up numerous accolades, including a gold medal and Drink Product of the Year title from Free From Awards UK 2023.
$22.94
Chardonnay,
Lautus De-Alcoholised Wines
This non-alcoholic wine from Lautus is a Chardonnay (the French grape variety grows well in South Africa, where the brand is based). The de-alcoholized wine has a light pale straw colour and aromas of orange and kumquat, with a subtle spice.
$25.00
Proprietors’ Selection 0% Rosé,
Jackson Triggs
This vibrant rosé tastes of ripe strawberry and juicy cherry, layered with a hint of golden honey for a refreshing finish. Keep an eye out on their other zero-proof wines, including a Sauvignon Blanc, Light Pinot Grigio and Light Cabernet Sauvignon.
$8.98
New non-alcoholic beers
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0,
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Peroni Nastro Azzurro is a world-class Italian brewery founded in 1846. Two years ago, they launched the Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, aiming to bring the same refreshing taste with none of the alcohol. It’s crisp and smooth, perfect for enjoying ice-cold from the bottle or poured into a tall pilsner glass.
$12.95 for a pack of 6
Tropical IPA,
Partake Brewing
Last year, Alberta’s Partake Brewing launched Tropical IPA, their latest non-alcoholic flavour. Crafted with premium New Zealand hops, it features bright and juicy notes of pineapple, peach and citrus. The flavours gets balanced out with a clean bitterness, guaranteed to satisfy and brighten up those dreary winter days.
$32.99 for a pack of 12
American Red Ale,
BSA
BSA– that’s Bière Sans Alcool, a Quebec-based non-alcoholic beer producer– introduced this limited-edition American Red Ale in 2024. It’s rich, smooth and subtly hoppy with a silky mouthfeel. The gorgeous can was designed by Montreal-based illustrator and animator Thomas Bertrand, also known as Petitom online.
$4.25
Peach Wheat Ale,
iOTA & Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.
It’s hard to resist a beer that launches with an Instagram meme– or a Canadian craft brewery that malts their own barley, like Phillips Brewing does. The latest beer from their non-alcoholic line, iOTA, is a refreshing wheat ale featuring juicy peach sweetness for easy sipping-drinking.
$7.99 for a pack of 4
Non-Alcoholic Jelly King Sour with Raspberry & Blackberry,
Bellwoods Brewing
Jelly King is the signature line of dry hopped sour ales from Toronto’s Bellwoods Brewery. They also produce a non-alcoholic version, which is soured in the same way as their beer for an interesting and peachy characteristic. This limited-edition zero-proof Raspberry & Blackberry variant is tart, fruity and absolutely delicious.
$5.31
Edge Hill Hazy IPA,
BERO
Co-founded by Tom Holland, BERO immediately created an online stir upon launch. They came out with four premium, non-alcoholic beers, including the Edge Hill Hazy IPA. It tastes like a smooth and hoppy New England, with tasting notes of lime, citrus and passion fruit.
$14.00 USD for a pack of 6
Asahi Super Dry 0.0%,
Asahi
Founded in 1987 in Japan, Asahi is known for creating the world’s first Super Dry beer; crisp, clean and with a quick finish. This recipe was developed by their Master Brewers, combining Japanese techniques with premium barley, maize, hops and yeast. It captures the same refreshing taste and feel of their best-selling beer, but with none of the alcohol.
$3.25
Juicy Dayz IPA,
Grüvi
At the end of 2024, Gruvi re-launched their collection of non-alcoholic offerings with an enhanced taste and bold new packaging. Part of that relaunch is their staple Juicy Dayz IPA, which has won over 25 awards. It features bright and citrusy hopes and flavours of ripe pineapple for a refreshing IPA.
$31.99 for a pack of 12
Scottish Ale,
Sober Carpenter
Montreal microbrewery Sober Carpenter introduced their latest non-alcoholic beer in October. Each tall can of the limited-edition Scottish Ale features caramelized malt, a subtle toffee sweetness and a gentle roasted finish. Velvety and comforting, this is perfect for sipping fireside or enjoying in cooler weather.
$4.00
Noble Pils,
Athletic Brewing
This medium-bodied non-alcoholic Pilsner comes from Connecticut-based Athletic Brewing. This version from the certified B Corporation is more understated, with subtly sweet Pilsner malt and floral Noble hops like Saaz and Hallertau. It’s crisp, herbal and offers a refined sense of refreshment
$14.99 for a pack of 6
New non-alcoholic spirits
Zero Alcohol Mezcal,
Monday
The newest non-alcoholic spirit in Monday’s lineup is an award-winning mezcal. It features subtle aromas of florals, fruit and agave nectar on the nose, and fresh citrus and apple on the palate. There’s a well-rounded heat and smokiness to round it all out. This dry reposado can be enjoyed neat alongside citrus slices and salt, or used to make a zero-proof Margarita, Paloma or Oaxaca Old-Fashioned.
$42.00 USD
Berry Apéritif,
Ghia
Say hello to Ghia’s berry aperitif, introduced as the LA-based non-alcoholic company’s first non-bitter flavour. Inspired by the Mediterranean, like their signature aperitif, this flavour is described as “‘like a drive through Sienna at sunset.” Top with non-alcoholic sparkling wine or water for a refreshing, flavourful spritz.
$47.50
002. Sole,
Figlia
Figlia creates all their non-alcoholic products with natural ingredients, no added sugars and no preservatives. Following their debut non-alcoholic aperitif, Fiore, they launched Sole in April. This gorgeous bright yellow bottle has notes of Meyer lemon, peach and basil. It’s recommended you enjoy it over ice, or spritzed with a seltzer/ tonic and adorned with a lemon peel.
$43.00 USD
Almave Ámbar,
Almave
Almave is F1 driver Lewis Hamilton’s line of distilled non-alcoholic blue agave spirits. It was created in collaboration with Mexican master distiller Iván Saldaña. Pick up a bottle of the Ámbar– it’s similar to an aged tequila, characterized by its bold, slightly-spicy flavour.
$59.99
Roots Divino Rosso Non-Alcoholic Aperitif,
Roots
This unique aperitif from Roots is the world’s first non-alcoholic red vermouth. Crafted in the Aegean with Greek bitter orange, gentian and wormwood, it’s bittersweet, floral and botanical. Pour over ice with tonic and an orange slice to create a refreshing zero-proof spritz.
$39.95
White Cane Spirit,
Lyre’s
Lyre’s is the most awarded non-alcoholic brand in the world. Their vast offerings include pre-mixed cocktails, sparkling wines and spirits– all zero-proof, of course. Their White Cane Spirit is a white rum alternative with aromas of sugar cane, oak, toasted nuts and bright citrus.
$49.99
Citron,
Banks Botanicals
This non-alcoholic botanical spirit from Aussie distillery Banks Botanicals is a gorgeous citrus variant distilled with locally-native desert lime, lemon myrtle and the fragrant Australian White Kunzea flower. Water from the nearby Yarra Valley is the base, wild Tasmanian pepperberries provide just a hint of spice to finish off this all-Aussie spirit.
$45.00 AUD
Alcohol-Free Whisky,
Sober Spirits
When Sober Spirits launched their non-alcoholic whisky alternative, it immediately sold out on their website. And for good reason– it was awarded Non-Alcoholic Spirit of the Year 2023 at the prestigious London Spirits Competition. Judges described it as “a non-alcoholic spirit with flavours and aromas of cinnamon, marzipan, almond and cookie on the nose and palate with a creamy aftertaste and a fuller body.”
$39.99
L’Original Aperitif,
OSCO
OSCO produces luxurious zero-proof aperitifs using a blend of verjus and natural fruits and spices. Made in the South of France, L’Original is created using ancient French viticultural traditions. It tastes crisp, tart and refreshing, with herbal notes of rosemary, sage and a hint of aniseed.
$49.95
Aplós Ease,
Aplós
Infused with Lion’s Mane, magnesium and suntheanine, Aplós Ease is a functional non-alcoholic spirit designed to help you unwind. It tastes light and citrusy, with delightful notes of yuzu, basil, shisu and dandelion. Additionally, there are 0g of sugar and only 10 calories per serving.
$48.00
Bourbon Alternative,
Oracle Zero-Proof Spirits
Crafted by leaders in the alcohol-free space, Oracle's line-up features flavourful spirits intended for enjoying straight up or in classic cocktail applications. Crafted in the United Kingdom, this Bourbon Alternative has tasting notes of vanilla, caramel and golden honey with a smooth smoky finish.
