Understanding AF Guides
Expert guides to help you discover the best alcohol-free drinks
How Is Alcohol Removed From Cider? The Apple-First Method
How is alcohol removed from cider? The gentle vacuum distillation and membrane methods cider makers use to strip alcohol while preserving apple character.
How Is Alcohol Removed From Wine? The Winemaker Method
How is alcohol removed from wine? The spinning cone column, vacuum distillation and membrane methods winemakers use to strip 15% ABV down to below 0.5%.
How Is Alcohol Removed From Beer? The Brewer's Toolkit
How is alcohol removed from beer? Arrested fermentation, reverse osmosis, vacuum distillation — the three main methods, and why hops are a secret weapon.
How Is Alcohol Removed From Drinks? The Methods Explained
How is alcohol removed from drinks? The methods brewers and winemakers use to strip alcohol without losing flavour, plus why AF spirits work differently.
What to Drink Instead of Alcohol: Beyond the AF Aisle
What to drink instead of alcohol when AF beer, wine, or spirits don't appeal: soft drinks, kombucha, functional beverages, and centuries-old traditions.