FAQs
Everything you’ve been wondering about alcohol-free drinks, and about working with The Sober Irish.
What does The Sober Irish do?
We’re an alcohol-free drinks specialist from Belfast, raising the bar for alcohol-free. We choose beers, wines and spirit alternatives from independent producers across Europe, and we help bars, restaurants, hotels and venues put them on the menu.
What is a non alcoholic drink?
A non alcoholic drink has less than 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). That’s similar to the amount of alcohol in a ripe banana.
Can I get drunk or feel the effects of alcohol from consuming these drinks?
All our drinks contain 0.5% alcohol or less. They are legally treated as non alcoholic because the tiny amounts of alcohol in the drinks are easily processed by the body without intoxicating effects.
Is non alcoholic wine just grape juice?
No. Not ours. All our wine is de-alcoholised, which means it has had the alcohol carefully removed. Our core range undergoes a unique process during which the aromas of the original grape variety are captured and reintegrated with the de-alcoholised wine at the end of the process.
Good de-alcoholised wine begins with good wine.
Where do your drinks come from?
Our drinks are sourced from some of the finest craft producers in Europe. Only the best quality makes The Sober Irish grade. You can see everything we work with, and the ABV of each drink, on the range page.
Who are these drinks for?
The Sober Irish is about ensuring no-one ever has to miss out on quality whenever they choose not to have alcohol. Whether that’s for one drink, on one occasion, or for the longer term.
What about people in recovery from addiction?
Although these drinks are non alcoholic, they may not be suitable for people on the challenging path to recovery because they look, taste and feel like alcoholic drinks. If you are recovering from addiction, you should be guided by those experts helping you on that journey.
Where can I buy?
Our online shop is taking a break. If you run a bar, restaurant, hotel or venue, or you’re planning an event, get in touch and we’ll tell you how to order. Email orders@thesoberirish.com or WhatsApp 07707 736072.
Do you run alcohol-free bars for events?
Yes. The Inclusive Bar is a properly stocked alcohol-free bar that runs alongside your usual one, or a fully alcohol-free night. Details and an enquiry form are on the Inclusive Bar page.
Who chooses the drinks?
Our founder, Jim Fitzpatrick, an award-winning investigative journalist and broadcaster, who judges alcohol-free drinks internationally, including at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
Where can I attend a Sober Irish event?
Keep an eye out on our socials and our website for our latest events. We’d love to see you!
Something we haven’t covered? Email orders@thesoberirish.com or WhatsApp 07707 736072.