Kombucha (Ep. 14)

Chris concludes the history of Temperance, looking at the NoLos they drank & where they drank them.With tastings ofFree AF 0.5% Spiced Rumm & GingerMr Fitzpatrick's Blood Tonic CordialPlus 3 Top Pick mini-reviews:Pop Cultures Lychee & Yuzu KombuchaBavaria 0.0% Original alcoholLeft Handed Giant Run Free AF IPA.

Pete and Christophe chat about episode 17 of the Minus The Hangover podcast, "Temperance: the 1st NoLo Revolution".In which, they discuss their different approaches in reviewing drinks, cutting the Maisel's content for time purposes, NoLo drinks awards, Chris' own family history in the Temperance movement, Outdoor Brewing, BrewDog (and how they don't mind giving that company a bad review!), and Chris' email conversation with Helen McGinn (award-winning author of several books about wine, other drinks, and more). Finally, there's the lost ten-minute discussion from ep. 17 about Maisel's Weisse Alkoholfrei.

Chris explores the Victorian rise of Teetotal Abstinence.With tastings of:Maisel’s Weisse Alkoholfrei wheat beerInch’s 0.0% Apple CiderPlus 3 mini-reviews: Outd00r Bre wing Hydration Lemon alcohol-free beerBrewDog Punk AF IPASainsbury's Water Kefir Strawberry & Hibiscus soda.

After Hours bonus chat about Episode 16: Tonic Water!Pete and Christophe discuss more about the India tonic waters tasted in the main episode: Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light, Schweppes, and Morrisons.Plus extra bits cut from the main episode:Just what is a Royal Warrant anyway, and why has Schweppes had one since 1836?Why do Schweppes and Morrisons (and almost everyone else) add artificial sweeteners to their non-diet tonic water?Exactly who thought that mixing espresso and tonic was a good idea?And more!

Pete “dives” into “king of mixers” Tonic WaterWith a special comparative tasting of:Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Indian Tonic WaterSchweppes Indian Tonic WaterMorrisons Indian Tonic WaterPlus 3 mini-reviews:Green Mountain Alcohol Free Hazy Session IPABero Kingston Golden PilsEquinox Organic Sicilian Lemon kombucha.

After Hours bonus content for Episode 15: Celebrity NoLos - Who, What, & Why?Pete and Christophe chat more about the drinks they tasted in Ep. 15, including Bero Edge Hill Hazy IPA, and Elton John Blanc de Blancs sparkling white wine.Plus:Christophe challenges Pete: can he really spot every pop culture reference in the pun-laded intro from the main episode?Authenticity in celebrity NoLo endorsements - how much does it actually matter?New petition to change "Alcohol Free" beer labelling to include 0.5% ABV - misguided or completely valid? (Spoiler: it's complicated)Here's the petition, if you want to check it out: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/778736

Chris explores Celebrity NoLos - with tastings of actor Tom Holland’s Bero Edge Hill Hazy IPA & Elton John’s Zero Blanc de Blancs alcohol-free wine, plus mini-reviews of Alska Strawberry & Lime 0.0% Cider, Iguana Gym Beer & Holos Citra Hops Organic Kombucha.

After Hours bonus content for Episode 14: Kombucha.Pete and Christophe chat more about the drinks they tasted in Ep. 14, including Hip Pop Apple & Elderflower Kombucha, and Remedy Wild Berry Kombucha.Plus:Requests for reviews, and a shout out to the NonToxicated group on FacebookOur first ever supplier-sent drinks: ANON English Garden NA spiritPete explains: Why exactly *is* kombucha so much more popular in the West than in China?

Pete takes a deep dive into funky fermented tea drink kombucha, addressing questions like:Fermented tea? Fermented? Tea?What is a SCOBY, anyway?Where does it come from? (Yes, it's China, obv.)Is it REALLY that good for you?Why shouldn't I drink the homemade stuff? You're not my dad!All this, and more...Kombucha TastingsHip Pop Apple & Elderflower KombuchaRemedy Wild Berry KombuchaPlus! Kombucha Mini-reviews Equinox Organic Cola & Lime KombuchaM&S Fiery Ginger KombuchaBooyah Blackcurrant & Moringa Kombucha

After Hours bonus content for Episode 13: Kaliber's Bad Rap.Christophe and Pete chat more about the drinks they tasted in Ep. 13, including St Austell Proper Job 0.5%, and Kopparberg Mixed Fruit Tropical AF Cider. Pete revisits the Kaliber adverts from the 1980s, featuring Billy Connolly - and discovers that they are quite a bit more risqué than he remembers...