The blog post discusses the rising trend of sobriety, starting with Australia’s “Ocsober” movement in 2010 and the increasing popularity of non-alcoholic beverages. It introduces Ceremony, Hampton Road’s first Dry Bottle Shop, which offers over 125 non-alcoholic alternatives such as kombucha, ripe fruit, alcohol-free wines and beers, zero-proof spirits, and mixers. These beverages can either be made through a fermentation process and then dealcoholized or created alcohol-free from natural ingredients. Ceremony’s products, all packaged sustainably, are perfect for those who are sober, sober curious, pregnant or nursing, have health conditions, or are just looking for healthier options. These products can be purchased online or in-person at any Less Than location in Norfolk, Hampton, Richmond, and Virginia Beach.
The Origins of Sober October
In 2010, Australia-based non-profit Life Education pioneered “Ocsober,” a lifestyle and fundraising movement geared towards the organization’s mission of preventative health and drug education. Since then, other groups have adopted “Sober October” for their own charity campaigns with similar goals.
Understanding Non-Alcohol Beverages
Non-alcohol beverages are defined as .5% or less ABV and include options like kombucha, ripe fruit, and alcohol-free wines and beers. These drinks can be made through a fermentation process followed by a dealcoholizing process or built alcohol-free from natural ingredients.
Introducing Ceremony: Hampton Road’s First Dry Bottle Shop
Ceremony is a Dry Bottle Shop in Hampton Roads and Richmond that curates non-alcoholic beverages for those looking for alternatives to alcohol. They offer a variety of options including ready-to-drink beverages, zero-proof spirits, mixers, and bitters, all in sustainable packaging.
Enjoying Non-Alcohol Alternatives
Ceremony provides over 125 non-alcohol alternatives for those who are sober, sober curious, expecting or nursing, have health conditions, or simply want healthier ingredients. They also offer an e-drink recipe book and curated playlists for gatherings.
Where to Find Ceremony’s Products
Ceremony’s products can be purchased online at enjoyceremony.com or in-person at any Less Than location in Norfolk, Hampton, Richmond, and Virginia Beach.
Question & Answer
What is the history behind the rising trend of sobriety?
In 2010, Australia-based non-profit Life Education started “Ocsober,” a movement focused on preventative health and drug education. Since then, other groups have adopted “Sober October” for charity campaigns.
What are non-alcoholic beverages and how are they made?
Non-alcoholic beverages have .5% or less ABV and can be made through fermentation followed by dealcoholizing or built alcohol-free from natural ingredients like kombucha, ripe fruit, and alcohol-free wines and beers.
What is Ceremony and what do they offer?
Ceremony is Hampton Road’s first Dry Bottle Shop, offering over 125 non-alcoholic alternatives including zero-proof spirits, mixers, and bitters, all packaged sustainably.
Who can benefit from Ceremony’s products?
Ceremony’s products are perfect for those who are sober, sober curious, pregnant or nursing, have health conditions, or are looking for healthier options. They also provide an e-drink recipe book and curated playlists for gatherings.
