Using the same techniques used to perfect IPAs, porters and blonde ales, Bravus Brewing Co. founder Philip Brandes launched La Planta Reposado Tequila Alternative under Phil & Goode.
Thanks to a proprietary manufacturing process, alcohol is kept under 0.5% ABV. This premium, non-alcoholic agave spirit is made with high-quality ingredients like oak, filtered water, natural tequila flavor and white button mushroom fiber extract, which serves as both a natural preservative and a functional ingredient.
"It’s pretty amazing how close to the real thing La Planta tastes," Brandes shared in a press release, "Whereas other tequila alternatives have to be mixed in a cocktail, La Planta is right at home neat or over ice with a twist of lime."
Zero-Proof Craft Tequilas
La Planta Reposado Tequila Alternative is Made with Button Mushrooms
Trend Themes
1. Mushroom-infused Spirits - The use of button mushroom fiber extract in non-alcoholic spirits introduces a novel way to preserve and add functionality to beverages.
2. Low-abv Alcohol Alternatives - Maintaining alcohol content under 0.5% ABV while preserving the essence of traditional spirits offers a unique selling proposition for health-conscious consumers.
3. Craft Non-alcoholic Beverages - Applying craft brewing techniques to create non-alcoholic spirits opens new avenues for artisanal beverage makers to diversify their product lines.
Industry Implications
1. Non-alcoholic Beverage Industry - Rising demand for non-alcoholic options that don't compromise on taste highlights a growing market segment.
2. Functional Foods and Beverages - The incorporation of natural ingredients with preservative and functional benefits can appeal to health-focused consumers.
3. Craft Spirits Industry - The adaptation of craft brewing techniques in spirit production could influence traditional and non-traditional craft spirit markets alike.