Clearsips Blog

In December we heavily focus on the spirit of giving to others, but the start of January is a chance to turn that kindness and generosity inward. One meaningful way to give back to yourself is by participating in Dry January, a commitment to pause alcohol consumption for the month. Despite the many obvious physical benefits of taking some time away from drinking, pausing alcohol can also give us great insight into how we think, relate to the world and form new habits.  While I am not an expert, I can share with you some insights and benefits I’ve picked...

The first Christmas I spent sober was complicated and lonely. I felt like something essential was missing, as I had always associated the holidays with Champagne toasts and gatherings centred around drinking. Things began to shift when I adopted healthier habits and explored new hobbies. I surrounded myself with like-minded people and integrated more self-reflection into my day-to-day routine.  Whether you’re newly alcohol-free or looking to moderate your alcohol consumption, the holiday season can cause feelings like stress, loneliness and nostalgia, often caused by increased social and family expectations. With the right planning and tools, the festive season can be...

Thinking about participating in Sober October? Or does the idea of another “30-DAY CHALLENGE!” make you roll your eyes and ask yourself, What’s the point?   Sober October began in the UK in 2014 as a fundraiser to support people living with cancer. The rules are straightforward. Don’t drink for 31 days and raise money for a charity of your choice. Or if you choose not to raise money, just give your body a break from alcohol for a month. Sounds like a good cause and simple enough, right?  I don’t think anyone would argue against raising money to fight cancer,...

We often get inquiries about the sugar content of our alcohol-free wines. Fair enough. Sugar has been a hot-button topic for quite some time now and it is generally understood that less is better and “added” sugar should be used with a light touch. Some would prefer that our wines had no added sugar at all, but we can assure you that you wouldn’t drink them. First, a little about how alcohol-free wines are made. Almost all of the wines we import begin as a wine containing alcohol. Using a vacuum distillation process the alcohol is gently removed at a low...