Alcohol-free brewer, Big Drop, is offering two of its most popular 0.5% ABV beers on draft – in kegs – to coincide with UK pubs and bars reopening in three weeks’ time (12.4.21).
Big Drop’s Citra IPA was already being poured on draft pre-Pandemic in venues such as Brewhouse & Kitchen and the Barworks group. Now it is also kegging its Pine Trail Pale Ale in the same 30L format ready for the return of on-trade drinking. Pine Trail is unparalleled as the only AF beer to have twice won ‘World Best’ at the World Beer Awards (2017 and 2020), not to mention a Master from the Global Beer Masters.
In terms of availability, Big Drop has around 90% of the UK covered via wholesalers such as Matthew Clark, EeBria, Nectar & Pigs Ears. This nationwide distribution was one of the reasons for it winning the Commercial Achievement category at last week’s SIBA Business Awards.
Rob Fink, founder and CEO of Big Drop, said: “When we say we’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries of alcohol-free beer, that includes the physical and geographical ones too. We’re as excited as anyone for the on-trade to finally open up again and we’ll be there for venues who want to add a decent AF option to their repertoire.”
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Awards for Paradiso Citra IPA
| 2019 World Beer Awards | Session IPA (full strength) | UK Bronze |
| 2019 European Beer Challenge | Alcohol-Free Beer (Top Fermentation) | Silver |
| 2019 European Beer Challenge | Low Alcohol | Gold |
| 2019 International Brewing Awards | No and Low Alcohol | World Champion |
| 2019 US Open Beer Championship | Non Alcoholic IPA | Silver |
| 2019 Casual Dining | King of Craft | Winner |
| 2020 Asia Beer Challenge | Alcohol-Free Beer (Top Fermentation) | Double Gold |
| 2020 World Beer Awards | Speciality IPA (full strength) | UK Winner |
| 2020 Global Beer Masters | Lo/No | Gold |
| 2020 European Beer Challenge | Alcohol-free Beer (Top Fermentation) | Gold |
| 2020 US Open Beer Championship | Non-Alcoholic IPA | Silver |
Awards for Pine Trail Pale Ale
| 2017 World Beer Awards | Pale Beer Low Strength | World’s Best |
| 2019 World Beer Awards | Pale Beer Low Strength | UK Bronze |
| 2020 Imbibe No & Low Taste Awards | Best No & Low Pale Ale | Category Winner |
| 2020 Asia Beer Challenge | Alcohol-Free Beer (Top Fermentation) | Gold |
| 2020 World Beer Awards | Pale Beer Low Strength | World’s Best |
| 2020 Global Beer Masters | Lo/No | Master |
| 2020 USA Beer Ratings | Open | Gold & UK Best 92/100 |
| 2020 Melbourne Int’l Beer Competition | Session Beer (full strength) | Bronze |
| 2020 European Beer Challenge | Alcohol-free Beer (Top Fermentation) | Silver |
| 2020 US Open Beer Championships | Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverage | Gold |
About Big Drop Brewing Co: Big Drop was launched in 2016 as the world’s first brewer dedicated to alcohol-free beer by City lawyer, Rob Fink and long-time friend James Kindred. Both had recently become fathers and were looking to cut back on the booze but could not find any decent alternatives to their favourite craft beers. It has since won 60 international beer awards, including four times ‘World’s Best’ at the World Beer Awards and beating full-strength rivals in blind-tastings on a number of occasions. Big Drop contract brews in batches through a network of brewing partners worldwide, meaning it can produce fresh beer – locally and ethically – with a minimal carbon footprint. Recognised as the market leader in the rapidly growing AF craft beer sector, Big Drop can now be found in over 10,000 locations – including throughout Europe, Australia, Canada and the US. In the UK, Big Drop has listings with major pub groups (eg Mitchells & Butlers), restaurant chains (eg Nando’s) and retailers (eg Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado) as well as on the High Street with Holland & Barrett and on doorsteps with Milk & More. Its range of beers, which are all <0.5% abv, currently consists of: Stout, Lager, Pale Ale, IPA, Brown Ale, Golden Ale, Hazelnut Porter and a Sour as well as special editions and collaborations with other leading brewers. For more information about Big Drop’s beers, tasting notes and availability, visit https://www.bigdropbrew.com.
Press release from Big Drop Brewing Co
Further Information:
Nick Heath 07720 297972 nick.heath@bigdropbrew.com