Bunta

The name is a nod to Banta, the traditional Indian lemon soda historically sold in glass bottles sealed with a marble. Bunta takes that cultural reference and applies it to a brewed lager format. As a small-scale independent startup, the brand was built by two friends and former colleagues who set out to create something sophisticated enough to complement the bold, spicy character of Indian food, a pairing they found underserved in the alcohol-free category.

Bunta beers are brewed and then lagered for 6 weeks. Lagering is a cold-conditioning stage in which the beer rests at low temperature, which smooths out the flavour and develops a cleaner finish. The range targets sober-curious drinkers and those looking for an AF lager with South Asian culinary roots. Distribution includes specialist alcohol-free retailers.