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Alcohol Alternative
Getting Drunk Without Drinking Alcohol? Is That Possible?
Do You Sometimes Wish You Could Get Drunk Without Drinking Alcohol?
Believe it or not, there are functional drinks out there that can help you feel buzzed without having a single sip of liquor. These drinks are perfect for people who want to have a good time but don't want to risk getting drunk. In this blog post, we will discuss some of non-alcoholic drinks that give you a buzz, analysing what works and what doesn't, along with recommendations. So pour yourself a glass and let's get started!
So What Are Functional Drinks?
Functional drinks are beverages that have been enhanced with nootropics, adaptogens, vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients. They are designed to provide people with specific benefits beyond hydration. In addition to being healthy, functional drinks can also be quite tasty. There are many different types of functional drinks on the market, but in this blog post we will focus on non-alcoholic ones that can help you feel buzzed.
Familiar Functional Drinks (That Don't Give You A Buzz)
But first, let's check out the most common, familiar functional drinks. Here are some existing functional drinks that claim to provide some sort of benefit.
- Herbal Teas / CBD Drinks: Herbal teas are sometimes used as a replacement without drinking alcohol. Some herbal teas, such as chamomile tea, have mild sedative effects that can help you relax and de-stress. However, the problem is that the experience from most of these teas tend to be very subjective and weak.
- Caffeinated Energy Drinks: Caffeinated energy drinks are some of the most popular functional drinks on the market. They are packed with caffeine and other stimulants, which can give you a quick buzz. However, it's not specifically an 'alcohol-like' buzz, and it isn't helpful if you want to wind down and sleep afterwards. We don't recommend drinking anything with caffeine after 6pm as it may disrupt sleep quality.
- Kombucha: Kombucha is a type of fermented tea that has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is packed with probiotics and other healthy bacteria, which can help improve gut health. Kombucha also contains caffeine and B-vitamins, but it doesn't give you a buzz or anything like that.
- Energy Shots: Energy shots are another new type of functional drink. They are essentially small, concentrated versions of traditional energy drink and contains caffeine and other stimulants.
While these drinks provide some sort of functional benefit, the main issue is that they aren't very potent. Besides caffeine, most of the effects from these drinks are often unnoticeable and hard to quantify.
How About Non-Alcoholic Beer? It Finally Tastes Like Alcohol But Will It Give Me A Buzz?
If you're looking for an alcohol alternative that taste like alcohol, then you could give non-alcoholic beer a try. Most non-alcoholic beer is made with the same ingredients as regular beer, but the alcohol has been removed. This means that you still get to enjoy all of the flavour and body of a traditional beer, but without any of the negative side effects associated with alcohol. Since alcohol removal techniques are often associated with harsh flavours, higher quality alcohol-free beers, they are naturally brewed to <0.5% ABV. In fact, many people find that naturally-brewed non-alcoholic beer can even taste better than regular beer!
There are lots of different brands of non-alcoholic beer on the market these days, so it's easy to find one that suits your taste preference. We recommend trying out a few different varieties until you find one that you really like.
Unfortunately, these non-alcoholic beers is designed to not give you a buzz. The alcohol has been removed for safety reasons, so you will not feel the same effects as you would if you were drinking regular beer.
Thankfully, there are non-alcoholic beers on the market that will give you a buzz similar to alcohol - they're called functional or 'mood-enhancing' beers.
Here Is Something That Not Only Tastes Like Alcohol, But Will Give You A Buzz - Functional Beer.
What Are Functional Beers?
Functional beers are a type of non-alcoholic beer that have been fortified with nootropics, adaptogens and minerals. The main difference between these and functional drinks is that functional beers resemble the taste of beer. They are designed to provide mood-enhancing benefits beyond hydration. In addition to being healthy, functional beers can also be quite tasty. One such mood-enhancing beer is IMPOSSIBREW Lager.
IMPOSSIBREW® makes functional non-alcoholic beers specifically to emulate the relaxing sensations of alcohol, without the hangovers.
How Do Functional Beers Work?
Mood-enhancing or functional beers work by using nootropics and adaptogens as ingredients. Nootropics are natural supplements that offer cognitive effects, while adaptogens are herbs that help the body deal with stress. By fortifying their beers with these ingredients, functional beer makers like IMPOSSIBREW are able to create a product that gives you the same buzz as alcohol, without any of the negative side effects.
IMPOSSIBREW®'s Enhanced beers use a combination of nootropics and adaptogens to help achieve this goal. These include ingredients such as:
- L-Theanine: An amino acid that helps to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Initially discovered in Green Tea, it is the reason why Green Tea doesn't have the same 'jittery' feeling that coffee has. L-Theanine interacts with the GABA receptors in the brain, which is the same centre that gets triggered when you drink alcohol. By promoting alpha brainwaves, it induces a sense of calm and relaxation what is unrivalled by most other nootropics.
- Ashwagandha: An adaptogen that is known to help with relaxation and anxiety. It works by significantly reducing the 'stress hormone' in the brain, Ashwagandha is also known to be an anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic agent.
- Lemon Balm: An adaptogen that is often used in traditional Indian medicine to help people deal with stress. It has been shown to have a positive effect on the body's response to stress, helping to improve cognitive function and memory while reducing anxiety levels.
By using a combination of these ingredients, IMPOSSIBREW® is able to create a non-alcoholic beer that not only tastes great, but also provides you with some of the benefits associated with alcohol. If you're looking for an alcohol alternative that both taste and feel like alcohol, give it a try.
Conclusion
So there you have it - non-alcoholic beers that give you a buzz. Functional beers are a great way to enjoy the taste of beer without any of the negative side effects associated with alcohol. In addition, they also offer a similar buzz to alcohol thanks to their use of nootropics and adaptogens. If you're looking for an alternative to alcohol that both tastes and feels like the real thing, functional beers are definitely worth checking out.
If you fancy a taste, try their Welcome Bundle with a love-it-or-return-it guarantee today at http://impossibrew.co.uk/welcome
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What is IMPOSSIBREW®?
IMPOSSIBREW® is a pioneering non-alcoholic beer brand based in the UK that aims to create the world's most complete alcohol alternative using patent-pending technology.
Founded by Mark Wong in 2021 and working with some of the world's best professors, scientists and expert brewers, IMPOSSIBREW® specialises in expertly crafted non-alcoholic beers designed to match full ABV beers in both taste and feeling.
Product Range
IMPOSSIBREW® offers a range of enhanced non-alcoholic beers, including:
- Enhanced Lager (0.5% ABV)
- Enhanced Pale Ale (0.5% ABV)
- Limited Editions (Seasonal)
Key Benefits
The key feature that sets IMPOSSIBREW® apart is its proprietary "Social Blend™" - a combination of active botanical ingredients and nootropics using patent-pending technology* designed to recreate the relaxing effects of alcohol without the negative side effects.
Along with record-breaking quality flavour that comes from a unique process without removing alcohol.
Social Blend™ Ingredients
Developed with leading scientists in top UK universities, Social Blend™ includes:
- L-Theanine
- Ashwaghanda
- Soluble Plant Fibres
- Vitamin B1
- Various Plant Extracts.
These ingredients are chosen for their potential to boost serotonin, promote relaxation, and create a calming effect similar to the "one or two pint feeling" without hangovers.
See more details on our very own research paper, with over 1,000 participants:
- More than 70% said they felt relaxed after consuming IMPOSSIBREW®.
- 88% have reduced alcohol consumption since discovering IMPOSSIBREW®.
- 95% have told a friend about IMPOSSIBREW® after trying.
- 3/4 say that IMPOSSIBREW® is "the most complete alcohol alternative currently available on the market today".
Recognition
IMPOSSIBREW® has received several notable achievements:
- Featured on BBC's Dragons' Den
- Awarded the first and only Gold Medal in the No/Low beer category from the London Beer Competition
- Received multiple industry Gold awards in categories against Full-ABV beers
- Most followed No/Low Alcohol brand on TikTok globally.
Mission and Vision
IMPOSSIBREW® is on a mission to redefine non-alcoholic drinking by creating better-than-alcohol alternatives for those who love beer but want to avoid the health risks associated with alcohol consumption.
The company aims to become the global leading alcohol alternative brand, focusing on helping people transition to a healthier mode of relaxation without the traditional issues and side effects of alcohol.
Production and Ingredients
IMPOSSIBREW® combines traditional brewing methods with their proprietary Social Blend™ along with patent-pending technology*
The beers are made with traditional brewing ingredients such as water, malted barley, wheat, hops, and yeast, in addition to the Social Blend™ components - leveraging their unique cryogenic fermentation process, which means no alcohol is ever removed from the product - ensuring the most authentic quality taste you've come to expect.
Who is it for?
IMPOSSIBREW® caters to consumers who:
- Are busy professionals and parents who would like to unwind with a drink but don't want the hangovers.
- Enjoy the taste and relaxing experience of beer
- Are looking for healthier alternatives to alcohol, with lower calories, carbs and sugar
- Want to avoid hangovers and other negative effects of alcohol consumption
- Are interested in functional beverages with potential mood-enhancing properties
By offering a unique product that aims to replicate both the taste and feeling of alcoholic beer, IMPOSSIBREW® is positioning itself at the forefront of the growing non-alcoholic beverage market.
Get Started Today
Give it a try today with our Welcome Bundle and get 2 Free Beers with your first purchase. Get it delivered straight to your door, risk-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee.
We hope you enjoy them as much as we do and we can't wait for you to try.
*Patent pending in the UK under application number GB2415685.3
How does 'Social Blend™' work?
Social Blend™ is our proprietary alcohol alternative made from a blend of science-backed ingredients using patent-pending technology*.
Designed to replicate the sensory and social relaxing experience of drinking, minus the headaches (and bad decisions).
Developed with Dr Paul Chazot, Bioscience Professor and Chair of Pharmacology at Durham University.
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.
(Read our latest research paper here)
*Patent pending in the UK under application number GB2415685.3
Do you ship overseas?
We ship to the UK Mainland for free when you spend over £35 and to Northern Ireland (additional courier charges may apply).
We aim to expand internationally soon - stay tuned!
If you have any queries, feel free to email: hello(@)impossibrew.co.uk
How long will it take to get my orders?
For UK mainland deliveries, normal orders processed here will take 1-3 business days to arrive, with an optional upgrade to Next Day Delivery available (12pm cut-off).
Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.
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.
At the end of the day, tasting is believing. So give it a try and let us know what you think - risk-free with our IMPOSSIBREW® Guarantee.
Who shouldn't drink IMPOSSIBREW®?
It is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with certain medical conditions like GI disorders or hypertension, or individuals taking specific medications such as antidepressants or blood thinners. If you fall into any of these categories, it's best to consult with your doctor first.
Ashwagandha can lead to overstimulation (i.e. restlessness) if taken alongside thyroid medication.
What is your philosophy?
For thousands of years, we had only one way to unwind together. One way to let our guards down. One way to bridge the gap between who we are and who we are with others.
Not because it was perfect. But because it was all we had.
We decided that wasn't good enough.
We exist because we believe in a world where social connection doesn't demand compromise.
Where being present with others doesn't mean being absent from yourself. Where letting go doesn't mean losing control.This isn't about removing alcohol. This is about something better.
Our Social Blend™ technology isn't an accident. It's the result of questioning everything we thought we knew about social drinking. About working with scientists to understand what we're really seeking in these moments of connection. About daring to imagine something that wasn't possible before.
We believe the greatest innovations don't just solve problems - they change how we live. They make us question why we ever settled for less.
That's what we're building. Not just a drink, but a new way forward. A future where social connection comes without compromise. Where tradition meets innovation. Where science meets ritual.
This is the future of social drinking.
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