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NONALCOHOLIC OPTIONS MADE IN UPSTATE NEW YORK

Find producers of alcohol alternatives right here in Upstate New York

If you’re from this area you’re already probably already jumping to the question of “what do you consider ‘Upstate’?” 

Let’s save that for another day, yeah?

Most importantly, there’s a ton of great brands and producers in the whole Empire State that deserve attention. From sodas to bitters and nonalcoholic beers to fresh pressed juices, we’ve got options. If you’re wanting a cool alternative to drinking alcohol and want to support locally owned businesses, this guide should start off your tour of local non-alc beverages made in Upstate New York.

ALL NA EVERYTHING beer at Other Half Brewing

Beer/Near Beer/NA Beer

There aren’t many nonalcoholic beers brewed in Upstate New York, so be sure to support the ones we’ve got!

BEER LIST

Soda/Pop/Soft Drinks

Putting aside our regional differences on what to call it, you can find a long list of soda pops made in our area!

SODA LIST

Birch Beer at Nine Spot Brewing in Rochester
Swedish Hill Grape Juices

Juices

Find locally pressed juices to enjoy straight or level up your mocktails

JUICES LIST

 

Kombucha

Find locally brewed kombucha in cans, bottles and on tap!

KOMBUCHAS LIST

 

Kombucha at Katboocha in Rochester, New York
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Cider

If you wish there were NA alternatives to hard ciders, you’re in luck.

CIDER LIST

 

Shrubs and Switchels

Drinking vinegar with ginger or fruit makes for a beverage unlike any other

SHRUBS AND SWITCHELS LIST

 

Switchel from Finger Lakes Cider House