B. Nektar

USA

B. Nektar is a Ferndale, Michigan meadery producing meads, ciders, and beers, the first meadery to appear on the Inc. 5000 list of fast-growing US companies. B. Nektar extended its range with a zero-proof AF line of sparkling botanicals and mead-inspired drinks, bringing the brand's flavour-forward identity into the alcohol-free space. With distribution across more than 25 US states and several international markets, B. Nektar has reach unusual for a craft meadery of its size.

The brand has built its identity on a subversive, pop-culture-influenced aesthetic: edgy label art and unconventional product names set it apart from the earnest tone that characterises much of the craft beverage world. That same irreverent energy extends to the zero-proof line, making B. Nektar's AF range a distinctive option for sober-curious drinkers who prefer their alcohol-free choices to come with character and personality rather than wellness messaging.

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