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Athletic Noble Pils review: the non-alcoholic pilsner we put on tap

I tried Athletic's new non-alcoholic pilsner on camera. Crisp, floral, properly pils. And now it's on draught at our Otley Taproom. Kev · 2 min read Read it

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Cutting Down

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I stopped drinking. I didn't stop having fun. Cutting Down I stopped drinking. I didn't stop having fun. When you stop drinking, you don't turn into a beige person who talks about breathwork at parties. Life without booze is still... Kev · 2 min read Read it Tuesday tastes better with no Wednesday Cutting Down Tuesday tastes better with no Wednesday The most dangerous drink in Britain isn't a jager bomb. It's the Tuesday night glass of wine. Here's how to swap it. Kev · 2 min read Read it Zebra striping: the lazy genius way to drink less Cutting Down Zebra striping: the lazy genius way to drink less Drink half as much, feel twice as good on Sunday, and nobody notices. Zebra striping is the laziest genius idea going. Kev · 2 min read Read it

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Athletic Noble Pils review: the non-alcoholic pilsner we put on tap Swaps and Reviews Athletic Noble Pils review: the non-alcoholic pilsner we put on tap I tried Athletic's new non-alcoholic pilsner on camera. Crisp, floral, properly pils. And now it's on draught at our Otley Taproom. Kev · 2 min read Read it Friday night, rebooted: new rituals for when you've stopped Swaps and Reviews Friday night, rebooted: new rituals for when you've stopped Stop drinking and nobody tells you about the free time. Here's how to reboot your Friday night, Sunday dinner and celebrations. Kev · 1 min read Read it Low-calorie alcohol-free beers, ranked (lighter than your biscuit habit) Swaps and Reviews Low-calorie alcohol-free beers, ranked (lighter than your biscuit habit) Some alcohol-free beers have fewer calories than a digestive biscuit. The lightest in our range, ranked from 26 calories a can. Kev · 1 min read Read it

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What to buy someone who's “off the booze” (without making it weird) Occasions What to buy someone who's “off the booze” (without making it weird) Someone you love has gone off the booze, and you've got to buy them a present. Here's how to get it right... Kev · 1 min read Read it You're gonna need a bigger cool box: the alcohol-free BBQ survival guide Occasions You're gonna need a bigger cool box: the alcohol-free BBQ survival guide There are two types of British barbecue. This is your guide to the one where Uncle Dave doesn't end up in the... Kev · 2 min read Read it Alcohol-free Secret Santa ideas under £15 (better than a novelty mug) Occasions Alcohol-free Secret Santa ideas under £15 (better than a novelty mug) A £15 limit, a name you barely know, and a week to avoid gifting a garage Lynx set. Alcohol-free Secret Santa ideas... Kev · 1 min read Read it
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