Can You Actually Drink And Drive On Non-Alcoholic Beers?
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Will you be drinking your way to a DUI if it's a Non-Alcoholic Beer?
It's a question that comes up time and time again: will I get in trouble if I drink an alcohol-free beer and drive? The answer is no (of course), you can definitely drink alcohol-free beer and drive.
However, it's less clear when it comes to mood-enhancing beers like impossibrew. While there is no definitive answer, it's best to err on the side of caution and not drink too much if you're planning on driving. Coffee is another beverage that often comes up in this discussion. You can legally drink coffee while driving, but too much caffeine will impair your ability to drive!
How Is 'Drink And Drive' Legally Defined In The UK?
'Drink and drive' is legally defined as having a blood alcohol concentration of more than 0.08%. However, it's important to note that you can still be charged with drink driving even if your BAC is below this limit depending on your behaviour on the road.
What Are The Penalties For Drink Driving? If you're convicted of drink driving, you could face a number of penalties, including a driving ban, a fine, and even imprisonment. It's important to remember that the penalties for drink driving can vary depending on your circumstances. So it's not a good idea to do that - but everyone knows this.
How Come You Can Drive On Alcohol-Free Beers (Even If They Are 0.5% ABV)?
The reason alcohol-free beers are allowed to have a 0.50% ABV is because they're not actually alcoholic. The alcohol in beer comes from the fermentation of malted barley, and since alcohol is not produced in alcohol-free beers, there's no alcohol present. This means that you can drink them without fear of getting drunk or impairing your ability to drive.
Also, you'll need to drink about 20 alcohol-free beers to get the same blood alcohol concentration (BAC) as you would from drinking one regular beer. So if you're planning on driving, alcohol-free beers are a great option!
Can You Drive On Mood-Enhancing Beers?
It's less clear whether or not you can drive on mood-enhancing beers. These beers, like impossibrew, are designed to make you feel good and enhance your mood. As they provide feelings of relaxation, it can be confusing when it comes to whether you can drive when you drink it.
Legally speaking, there is nothing in impossibrew that will get you in trouble if you drink it and drive. However, as with drinking anything that has an effect on your mind (like coffee), you should be careful about how much you drink. If you're feeling that you can't drive, it's best not to.
Caffeine And Driving
You can legally drink coffee while driving in the UK as long as your caffeine levels don 't exceed 200 mg. This is equivalent to around two cups of coffee. However, too much caffeine can impair your ability to drive, so it's important not to drink too much if you're planning on getting behind the wheel!
A general rule of thumb is that it's best to err on the side of caution and not drink too much if you're planning on driving.
Conclusion
So there you have it. While you can definitely drink alcohol-free beer and drive, but you should be careful about how much you drink. Coffee is another beverage that is legal to drink while driving, but too much caffeine can impair your ability to drive. Apply the same logic when you drink impossibrew and you'll be in a good place.
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The Social Blend™ by IMPOSSIBREW® is designed to provide a relaxing and mood-enhancing experience without the negative effects of alcohol. It achieves this through a combination of nootropic herbs and active plant-based ingredients that work synergistically to promote relaxation and stress relief.
Key Components and Mechanisms
- L-Theanine:
- Ashwagandha Root:
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine):
- Various nootropic herbs:
Benefits
- Relaxation: The blend promotes a state of relaxation without the sedative effects typically associated with alcohol.
- Mental Calm: By boosting alpha brain waves and serotonin levels, it helps maintain a calm and focused mental state.
- Stress Relief: The combination of L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, and Vitamin B1 helps mitigate stress and anxiety.
- Mood Enhancement: The inclusion these ingredients and other botanicals supports mood regulation and overall positive outlook.
IMPOSSIBREW®'s Social Blend™ is a carefully crafted combination of nootropic and adaptogenic ingredients designed to offer a relaxing and mood-enhancing experience without the drawbacks of alcohol. It leverages the natural properties of its components to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance mood, making it a unique alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages.
How is 0.5% ABV alcohol-free?
Yes, we know it's confusing. Isn't 0.5% ABV still alcoholic? Officially, 0.5% ABV is classified as Dealcoholised.
- In fact, most things we consume daily have more than 0.5% ABV
- Burger Rolls - 1.2% ABV
- Orange Juice - 0.5% ABV
- Ripe Banana - 0.5% ABV
After more than 2 years of research, we've found that the 0.5% ABV from our natural brewing process significantly increases both flavour and mouthfeel - without spiking your blood alcohol level (BAC).
Is it really gluten-free?
Yes, IMPOSSIBREW® Enhanced Lager is gluten-free. Even though it contains wheat and barley, our beers have been third-party tested to contain less than 10 parts per million (PPM) of gluten, which meets the criteria to be listed as, and labeled gluten-free.
Does it have alcohol tax?
No. While it is true that our beers don't contain alcohol, and thus don't incur UK alcohol duty, we'd like to highlight some factors here that might be helpful in reflecting the value we provide.
- One-to-One Brewing Process: At IMPOSSIBREW, we take pride in our unique brewing techniques. Unlike other non-alcoholic beers, our products are never diluted, watered-down, or have their alcohol content removed - and some even dilute their alcoholic beers up to 5x. This means that our brewing process involves the same level of craftsmanship, time, and resources as a traditional craft beer, resulting in comparable production costs.
- Effective Nootropics: In our commitment to creating the most relaxing non-alcoholic beers, we utilise only the highest quality nootropics as our active ingredients, in safe and effectives dosages. At current alcohol tax rates for a 5% ABV beer, the cost of our nootropics more than double that. Instead of contributing the amounts as tax, why not have it contribute to the product quality itself?
- Small Scale Brewing: Currently, we operate on a smaller scale, which makes us less competitive than large, commercial brewers (often +10,000x our brewing size). As a growing business, we are passionate about our mission to create unique, high-quality non-alcoholic experiences, and we truly appreciate your support. As we continue to grow and expand our production capabilities, we look forward to passing on even more savings to our valued community!
At IMPOSSIBREW, we prioritise offering our customers an enhanced, premium, non-alcoholic beer experience by combining innovative brewing techniques, quality active nootropic ingredients, and award-winning taste. While our pricing may differ from other non-alcoholic competitors, we believe that the value proposition and unique experience our beers provide are well worth it.
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