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The landscape of No and Low Beer
The landscape of no and low brewing is vast and there are a variety of different ways in which different brands produce their no and low beers. In this blog we guide you through what other brands are offering and how we set ourselves apart from the rest here at Nirvana.
Why 'Stoptober' when you can #STARTOBER with Nirvana
October is the most contradictory months for beer drinkers On one hand you have some of the large charities pushing the ‘Sober in October’ or ‘Stoptober’ message as a way of supporting a healthier lifestyle in the community and bolstering their coffers. We positively support building healthier communities. On the other hand, you have Oktoberfest appearing in the German and non-German bars all around, promoting the social benefits of drinking beer, in large stein glasses, dressing up and getting together with friends. At Nirvana Brewery we believe in being positive, so we are thinking differently and asking people to START something……start drinking our amazing beers. As a pioneer in the brewing of no / low beers we have spent years refining our product to taste great. We would always recommend getting together with friends, catching up, reminiscing, and drinking great alcohol-free beer – you can decide on whether dressing up is required…..😉 Our Helles lager is brewed to a traditional Bavarian recipe with Germanic Spring Barley and Noble hops, this gives amazing flavour, great nose, and fantastic mouthfeel – and that’s why it’s award winning! It is our Oktoberfest super brew. Switching to low / no alcohol beers will lower your calorie intake, reduce the amount of sugar you are consuming and allow you to enjoy the morning after as well as the night before. However, we believe that our beers taste great, and that’s enough reason to #STARTOBER with Nirvana. Nirvana Brewery Bringing Everyone Together.
Why hops are like Luna Lovegood, and fresh beer is important.
Whimsical, ethereal, subtle, inviting…. Hops are the magic in beer. They contribute bitterness to the sweetness of malt, and essential oils responsible for aroma and flavour. Hops help to keep beer fresher, longer and help beer retain its head of foam.
What Will the World Look Like, and Taste Like, Post-Alcohol?
Gen Z are drinking less than the generations that preceded them, and terms like “sober-curious” and “mindful drinking” are gaining popularity amongst millennials. The low- and no-alcohol industry is growing at pace, and there's a lot up for grabs
Is beer’s sole purpose to get you intoxicated?
This one caught me. Not only did they really struggle to understand why anyone would drink no/low at home but doubled down with this classic….
Nirvana in the city...
As an independent brewery and brand, we have to work hard to open doors, relying on the quality of our beers rather than millions of pounds in marketing...
Fresh Beers - Heaven vs. Hell!
Fresh out of the tank and shipping now, Heaven vs Hell is finally with us. Pre-orders are shipping out first (obviously), but the team will be packing and shipping all Friday.
Why aren’t all beers vegan?
Why aren’t all beers vegan? That’s our canned reply to anyone asking why our beers are vegan. Both are good questions, but one has a really quick answer, one is a little more nuanced…
New improved Helles!
Are we really changing this multi-award winning beer?
How much alcohol is in our beer?
Can I drive after drinking this? How much alcohol is in it? Is there any danger of getting drunk? How many pints is this equivalent to?
Made by Hand: The hop farm
We begin at the end of the harvest, over a cup of tea around the kitchen table in a farmhouse (built 1604) that has been home to this family for multiple generations...
Nirvana Brewery: Made by hand
Taking inspiration from Keef’s seminal piece of storytelling, over the next 12 months we will bring you closer to our team, the brewery, and the people that support us in producing our beers....
