AF Beverages Archive

Giffard Grapefruit Non-Alcoholic Liqueur

A panel favorite. A strong, complex grapefruit nose, followed by flavors of grapefruit peel, pith, and fruit. We found that tonic highlighted the flavor and lingering bitterness. A stellar example

Giffard Elderflower Non-Alcoholic Liqueur

A botanical, herby nose with a subtly floral, sweet (but not too sweet) flavor. A long finish and light viscosity. Clean and refreshing, plant forward with depth. Would be lovely

Ghia Berry Apéritif

A molasses nose with hints of cherry, vinegar, beet, and cinnamon and plum flavors. We enjoyed it neat as well as with tonic which highlighted the orange flavor and slight

Fremont Brewing Non-Alcoholic IPA

Definitive IPA nose, with a hint of fruit. We tasted floral notes, coupled with the balanced bitterness you expect from a craft IPA. Lighter side, with fine bubbles, but still

Fremont Brewing Non-Alcoholic Orange Wit

A panel favorite. Notes of orange blossom (less citrus, more sweet, floral) with orange peel flavor and a lingering, lightly bitter finish. Light carbonation contributes its delicate nature: not heavy

Everleaf Forest

A deep yellow hue without an immediately recognizable scent. Slightly sweet when sipped neat. Mixing with tonic adds a lot of depth and exposes a light piney taste that lingers

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Beckett’s Tonics Juniper Fly Gin and Tonic

Lemon and lime nose with lime and quinine flavors and a hint of botanicals. On the sweet side and generally mild

Beckett’s ’27 Spirits and Liqueurs Coffee Liqueur

A strong coffee nose with vanilla and caramel and a lingering flavor reminiscent of sweetened black coffee, Hints of butterscotch (which some of the panel would have enjoyed being stronger).

Runamok Smoked Old Fashioned Mixer

A panel favorite. Flavorful and smoky with a definite maple note. We added Free Spirits Bourbon as per the instructions which added a slight burn and lightened up the texture.