Sovi Wine Co., a Sommelier-owned non-alcoholic wine company, launched today the first product in their wine collection – a fresh and authentic non-alcoholic rosé. Crafted with premium, sustainably grown grapes from California vineyards, Sovi Rosé is bubbly yet dry with aromas of pink grapefruit, cherry, and watermelon. Sovi Sparkling Rosé is now available for purchase online with shipment directly to your door.
“As wine lovers ourselves, we founded Sovi with a passionate, yet rebellious spirit to finally offer consumers a refreshing, non-alcoholic wine without compromising flavor or experience,” says Julia Littauer, Co-Founder of Sovi and former Sommelier. “Sovi is perfect for people who have a heart for wine and a craving for inclusion.”
From harvest to bottling, Sovi partners with winemakers using traditional methods, achieving the flavor, texture and balance you would expect from a traditional glass of wine. Sovi then uses a state-of-the-art technology to remove the alcohol from their wines, while preserving those delicate aromas and flavors that make each varietal unique. The process of crafting Sovi’s premium, non-alcoholic wine embodies all the history, the tradition, the ritual of making a classic bottle of infamous California wine, but without the alcohol.
Sovi Sparkling Rose
As the ‘Sober Curious’ movement grows, consumers are actively seeking alternatives to alcohol that don’t compromise on taste or experience. Sovi empowers those refraining from drinking alcohol with a choice, a tasty choice.
“Our goal at Sovi is to grow an authentic non-alcoholic wine segment, establishing it as a core part of America’s drinking culture,” says Alex Littauer, Co-Founder of Sovi. “So whether you are the DD, the marathon runner, the early riser, the parent-afraid-of-a-hangover, or the water-between-wines friend, grab a glass and enjoy.”
Sovi is sparkling dealcoholized wine from sustainably grown Tempranillo grapes in California. Sovi does not need any unnecessary sugars or added flavors, making each serving only 25 calories. Consumers can purchase a Sovi Sparkling Rosé 4-pack of 8oz cans for $24.00 to be delivered directly to their door.
To learn more and to order Sovi today, please visit.com drinksovi.com and follow Sovi on Instagram at @drinksovi.com
Mythology Distillery, named Best Colorado distillery, launches Best Friend Bourbon with a community giveback program. The inspiration to produce Best Friend Bourbon is to craft a uniquely layered Bourbon by blending straight bourbons with different mash bills and maturities. Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in whiskey forward cocktails like an old-fashioned or manhattan.
“Spending time with our dogs, slowing down the pace of life with a glass of whiskey, and living in the moment inspired the story of Best Friend Bourbon. This ideology is captured on our bottle with a story of a farmer and his dog reflecting on each day with good company,” said Mythology’s Founder, Scott Yeates, who enjoys spending time with his two rescue pups, including Whiskey, who was adopted from Mountain Pet Rescue last year. Mythology will be donating 10% of tasting room sales of bottles of Best Friend Bourbon to Mountain Pet Rescue to support finding good homes for other loving best friends. By sourcing a 15 year Kentucky Bourbon, Mythology is able to incorporate a lasting richness of vanilla and tobacco that’s a rare find in craft whiskey. The 15 year Bourbon compliments younger high-rye Bourbons aged two to five years that provide wildflower honey and warm cornbread on the nose, giving way to honeycomb upfront on the pallet that transitions gentle cinnamon and toasted almonds.
Since 2018 Mythology is recognized as Colorado’s Top Distillery consecutively, and its whiskey, gin, and vodka have won more than 50 domestic and international awards. Mythology Distillery’s whiskey, gin, and vodka are handcrafted in small batches in Denver, Colorado, for people who seek premium whiskey and gin. “Our passion is to craft unique and layered spirits and for friends and family to enjoy a glass of exceptional whiskey or cocktails while sharing stories of travels and adventure. Our philosophy is that we each form our own Mythology through travel, connecting with others, and experiences. It’s based on this that we named our brand Mythology.” – Scott Yeates, Founder, Mythology Distillery.
“We are a foster-based rescue in Grand County, CO that focuses on rescuing active, energetic “mountain” dogs by working with overcrowded shelters in and outside of Colorado,” said Sybil Miller of Mountain Pet Rescue. “We are thankful to partner with Mythology and help each dog find a perfect home and ensure a healthy and enjoyable relationship.”
Starting today, Mythology will be donating 10% of Best Friend Bourbon’s sales to Mountain Pet Rescue when purchasing a bottle directly at the Mythology Distillery tasting room (3622 Tejon Street, Denver, CO 80211).
ABOUT MOUNTAIN PET RESCUEMountain Pet Rescue was started in January 2012 to improve the lives of pets in need by providing rescue, foster care, education, training support, and adoption into safe, loving homes. While our adoption fees generally cover the cost of a healthy dog’s rescue, it is not unusual for dogs to arrive with unanticipated medical and/or behavioral needs. We depend on fundraisers to support those needs. At 2800 dogs saved, and counting, we have brought joy to countless people as well. To learn more about Mountain Pet Rescue, please visit https://mountainpetrescue.org/.
ABOUT MYTHOLOGY DISTILLERY On a ski trip in the Alaskan backcountry, three close friends from Colorado capped off each day drinking whiskey and cocktails at a local craft distillery while meeting new friends and sharing stories about their wild adventure. Inspired by that experience, founder Scott Yeates returned to Colorado with a vision to establish a distillery that brings community together by invoking conversation & sharing stories of travel and adventure over a glass of whiskey and cocktails. Leveraging years of experience that our production team gained from other successful distilleries, our team has developed a portfolio of whiskey, gin and vodka that have won more than 50 awards in 2 years, including best in class, double golds, gold medals and being named Denver’s Top Distillery consecutively. Pour a glass of whiskey, make a cocktail, share stories with friends and #discoveryourspiritanimal. Learn more at www.mythologydistillery.com.
The food service industry is dependent on great workers and exceptional service, from back of house food prep to front of house hosts and servers. To deliver, you need first-class restaurant staff. Your workers are a huge asset, but hiring and retaining talent remains one of the biggest challenges of running a successful restaurant.
The hospitality industry has been forced to adapt and adhere to guidelines and restrictions put in place to help combat COVID-19. Restaurants in 2020 look different with proper social distancing enforced and QR codes in lieu of traditional menus. Restaurant owners and management have shown their versatility as they reopen and pivot their services to comply with local guidance. A challenge, more prevalent now than ever, is staffing. With COVID-19 guidance for food workers & restaurants continuously changing, the number of workers you need any given day is hard to estimate. Fortunately, there is a solution. The restaurant industry can turn to temporary restaurant workers to fill in during peak times to support bringing customers back through the doors.
GigSmart
Whether you’re fine dining bistro looking for a sous chef, a popular restaurant chain in need of additional front of the house staff, a catering company looking for additional servers, or a pizza chain looking for delivery drivers, GigSmart can connect you with hourly, skilled food and beverage professionals to meet your business needs.
What is Get Workers?
Get Workers instantly matches businesses that are hiring with individuals looking for work. There are over 100,000 food service and hospitality workers already on Get Workers, who are ready to help at a moment’s notice. Here are 5 good reasons to try Get Workers today:
You’re in charge. You set the hourly rate for your workers, decide the number of people you need, and the date and time you need them. We match you with qualified professionals that align with the skills you list in your post. Once you accumulate a pool of applicants, you review potential workers and select who to hire.
Find certificated, background checked workers. Before you hire, you can make sure applicants have the required training, license, or certifications to meet your needs. You can also add worker background or motor vehicle records (MVR) checks as a prerequisite to your application.
Source workers ASAP. We can help you find workers right when you need them. You can schedule shifts up to 30 days in advance, or you can source ASAP workers if you need help immediately. Get Workers can source applicants within minutes, and have a worker on-site in under an hour.
Protect your workers. Every worker you hire is protected by Occupational Accident Insurance (OAI) at no cost to you.
Pay the lowest fees in the industry. Starting at just 15% of the hourly rate you set, our sourcing fees help you save money compared to other temporary hiring agencies or staffing platforms.
GigSmart connects you to restaurant staff via skills matching. We know every restaurant Gig is a little different and may require various skill sets. Post specific and informative Gigs. Include the types of skills you require your workers to have, which could include: Cook, Hostess, Bartender, Food Server, Dishwashers, Delivery Drivers and more. The Gigs that you post should include relevant specifics regarding job description and schedule requirements.
Wait For Applicants
While other solutions often use algorithms to find workers, Get Workers, gives you complete control over the hiring process and ultimately, who you hire. You will be notified as soon as qualified hourly workers apply. You can review their profiles, ratings and reviews, and applicant questionnaires. You can check references and certifications (for example a TIPS certification), and even use in-app messaging to confirm the worker meets your expectations. Once you feel confident it is time to hire.
Cook it, Shake it, Serve it
Once the date of the Gig arrives, you can use the Get Workers app to easily manage each temporary worker you hire. You’ll want to start their Gig clock when they arrive at your job site. They can pause their clock at any time should they need to take a break for lunch or to rest. Once the job is completed, you’ll end their Gig clock, which will take you to a Gig Summary screen. Here you can review all of the details of your Gig, like the total time worked. If they did a great job, you can even add additional payment in the form of a tip.
Lastly, we’ll ask you to provide a worker rating (from 1-5 stars), and we’ll give you the option to leave additional comments about the worker. We also ask each worker you hire to leave you a rating and review as well. These community ratings and reviews help people find the best worker or requester for future Gigs.
When it comes to opening a restaurant smoothly and running it successfully, temporary restaurant staff can help you run the show. Get Workers makes it easy to find, hire, and manage workers for all your restaurant’s needs.
Rooted in the belief that food is medicine for the body and soul, each veggie-filled Bing contains eight superfoods folded inside a brown rice wrapper.
BOSTON November 17, 2020 – Chef Ming Tsai, a world-renowned Asian-American chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, James Beard Award winner, Emmy Award winner, and host of the longest-running cooking show on PBS, today announces the highly anticipated launch of his first consumer packaged superfood product, MingsBings. MingsBings are easy-to-prepare veggie-filled patties that are vegan, gluten-free, food allergen-friendly, packed with whole vegetables, and are available for purchase online nationwide today.
Based on tradition, Chef Tsai transports the Bing from the Ming dynasty to the 21st century with a modern, delicious, healthy twist. Each ingredient was meticulously chosen for its unique flavor and health benefits, then folded into a gluten-free brown rice wrapper. Packed with 8 superfoods including edamame, watercress, pepitas, garlic, ginger, red onion, shiitake mushrooms, and brown rice, this new-age veggie patty has all the flavor and convenience of a delicious burger without the need for a carb-heavy bun.
“I have spent my entire career studying and practicing the ancient Asian philosophies surrounding ‘food as medicine.’ With MingsBings, I want to provide accessibility to plant-centric eating in an affordable, tasty, and sustainable way,” says Chef Ming Tsai, Founder of MingsBings. “My diet is centered around consuming a variety of foods I know will naturally support my immune system, lower inflammation, and help me live a longer fuller life. Everyone deserves that same opportunity; that’s my goal with MingsBings.”
83% of Americans are focusing on improving their health by transitioning to more plant-based alternatives, driving growth in an increasingly fragmented market (1). This lack of clear market leadership is sowing confusion around which products are best due to general dissatisfaction with flavor and texture. The plant-based food market will more than double over the next 5 years, making it a $55B market by 2024 (1), creating an enormous opportunity for MIngsBings to disrupt and expand the Veggie Patty category while also helping veg-curious flexitarians transition into more plant-based meal choices. According to Nielsen reports, Americans increased spending by +40% in the frozen aisle, a $15.5 billion spending increase during the COVID-19 pandemic (2).
Chef Ming Tsai not only believes your health is your wealth but believes in spreading that wealth as well. A portion of MingsBings proceeds are donated to Family Reach and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, two organizations near and dear to Chef’s heart Beginning today, consumers can purchase MingsBings online at MingsBings.com ($59.99 for 12 or $99.99 for 24) or from select New England grocery stores in the coming weeks. To learn more, please visit mingsbings.com and follow MingsBings on Instagram at @mingsbings.
Related Links
1.Global Plant-Based Food and Beverage Alternatives Market. BIS Research Inc.. August 2019
The company that invented the world’s smartest water bottle introduces the next wave in hydration to help increase daily water consumption
HidrateSpark, a pioneer in monitoring daily hydration and wellness habits, introduced Wave today, a full range of sugar-free and zero-calorie electrolyte supplement powders designed to maintain hydration throughout a healthy lifestyle. With a blend of six key electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals, Wave is available in three refreshing flavors. Wave is the perfect companion to HidrateSpark’s smart water bottles to boost healthy hydration habits and help keep consumers’ daily hydration goals on track. The product is made in the USA and shipped in a recyclable container that comes with a free reusable travel canister on first purchase — both designed to help save the planet from plastic waste.
Made with clean premium ingredients including pink Himalayan sea salt, Wave’s blend of electrolytes includes sodium potassium, calcium, phosphorus, chloride, magnesium as well as bonus vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and zinc. Flavors include lemon, strawberry, and pink lemonade.
“For years, our customers have repeatedly asked us to offer healthy and flavorful supplements to add to their HidrateSpark water bottles and after much research and development, we are very excited to introduce Wave by HidrateSpark,” said Coleman Iverson, Co-CEO of HidrateSpark. “It was critically important to not only develop a great tasting supplement but also a product that is a healthier alternative to what’s on the market today and one that is also sustainable and produces less packaging waste than the alternatives.”
Wave’s smaller recyclable containers and free reusable travel canister allow for less plastic waste than single-use plastic bottled sports drinks and other non-recyclable individually packaged electrolyte powders. Wave’s reusable travel canister, free with first purchase, holds up to two servings and fits on your keychain. It is made from aluminum, which is also recyclable.
Each Wave electrolyte powder container contains 32 servings with an MSRP of $37.49. HidrateSpark will also offer Wave at a discounted monthly subscription member price of $29.99. Customers can purchase additional travel canisters at $4.99 each. Wave is available for purchase online at http://www.hidratespark.com/products/wave-flavored-electrolyte-powder.
Stay tuned for new product innovations coming soon to the Wave by HidrateSpark supplement line. To join HidrateSpark’s community of wellness-minded individuals and experience life fully hydrated, find HidrateSpark at http://www.hidratespark.com or on social @HidrateSpark.
About HidrateSpark Founded in 2015, the founders created HidrateSpark with the mission to be your partner in shaping healthy habits. The company was born during a weekend startup event and then nurtured during a three-month Techstars accelerator program culminating in the launch of HidrateSpark® with a top 1% Kickstarter campaign. HidrateSpark has since grown into the leading global brand in the smart water bottle category, powering research studies at the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, and more.
HidrateSpark uses its patented technology to help people tap into their water consumption with its one-of-a-kind water bottle that syncs with your Apple Watch, Fitbit, and the free HidrateSpark app. The company’s proprietary hydration equation calculates a personalized goal, dynamically adjusted throughout the day, based on biometrics and physiology data. The water bottle features a glow, reminding users to drink. Paired via Bluetooth® with the HidrateSpark app, it tracks every sip and regulates just how much users consume throughout the day. Visit us at https://hidratespark.com for more information.
Imagine yourself walking around in the vineyard among the luxuriant vines on a warm June day. You can get a feeling for the rich vegetation and fauna while the winemaker explains about organic farming, biodiversity, or the sexual-confusion method to keep certain species of moths away from the vines.
Italian reds tend to be higher in acidity than American wines, which means that they’re more difficult to drink on their own but terrific with food.
Italy’s whites are food-friendly, too, particularly the aromatic, minerally wines of northern Italian regions such as Friuli and Alto Adige.
Where Will Your Next Bombshell Bottle Come From?
– Mantua, Lombardia
The territory of the mantuan province wedges itself in Veneto and in Emilia and it looks, beyond the common thought, various and interesting. You go therefore from the hilly north close to Lake Garda to the plains, whose abundance of water creates a pleasant river- and lake-landscape.
Thanks to its geographical position between north and south, but also between east and west our territory keeps big evidence of its glorious past.
Recommended:
Lebovitz – Rosso dei Concari Lambrusco DOP
-Gambellara, Veneto
Gambellara wine zone creates the border between Vicenza and Verona provinces.
In geological terms, the area is of volcanic origin, with basaltic soils conforming more or less to the form of earthy and friable tuffs, which offer natural fertility particularly favourable to vine-growing, and a high mineral content that gives the wine its extraordinary accents. The area where vineyards are currently cultivated extends for about thousand hectares of predominantly hilly area, most of which are in the so-called “classic” region, the oldest area of provenance.
Appiano with its surroundings is known as the “region of castles” and comprises the villages of San Michele, San Paolo, Cornaiano, Riva di Sotto, Frangarto, Missiano, Predonico and Gaido.
Vine-growing is the main source of income for farmers in Appiano, a fact that is also reflected by the landscape that is mainly characterised by vineyards and some fruit orchards. Appiano stretches at the slopes of the Mendola mountain ridge, partially on moraine hills of the last Ice Age. Archaeologic findings of the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages testify an early settlement of this area. It is presumed that the name of the village derives from a Roman squire named Appius. S. Paolo is one of his places of residence.
Recommended:
THOMAS NIEDERMAYR, “T.N. 04” Bronner
– Castelli Romani, Lazio
Located in the cooler hilly areas, the Castelli Romani area is very close to Rome, a mere 15 miles/25 km away! These wines, like the aforementioned Frascati DOCs are usually lighter and easy, made from blends of Malvasia (di Candia and del Lazio) and Trebbiano (Giallo and Toscano). The cooler temps, and volcanic soil tend to allow for higher quality wines, despite the often high amount of wine produced.
Recommended:
Castel de Paolis, Docg Frascati Superiore
– Valtellina, Lombardia
The Rhaetian side of the Valtellina is characterized not only by its famous terraced vineyards,but also by the presence of historical buildings, both civil and religious, of considerable artistic interest. The Valtellina vineyards have a southern exposure and were built by terracing the rocky side of the mountain with dry-stacked stone walls (without mortar); it is the presence of these rock walls, which create the small terraces where the vines grow, that multiply the contribution of solar heat.
Recommended:
Mamete Prevostini, “Corte di Cama” Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
– Vibo Valentia, Calabria
Fundamental elements for the production of wine are as follows: the sun, the ground, the mild climate, the Poro plateau and a long autumn which refines grapes.
No other fruit plant needs more light and warmth than grapes. In summer their vine leaves use the warmth and transform it into sweet grapes.
The Poro plateau has those pedoclimatic characteristics which allow the production of a high quality wine deriving from vineyards treated by men with their culture and history. The vineyards in the Poro plateau are few and mostly used to meet families’ requirements. However they produce excellent wines and even though they aren’t famous, they are able to face the difficult requirements of the market.
Recommended:
Cantine Benvenuto, Zibibbo
-Bertinoro, Emilia Romagna
Located a few kilometers from Via Emila, stands Bertinoro. Considered the “Balcony of Romagna” but not only, the town retains its medieval aspect, due to the presence of walls, towers and ancient houses. “City of Hospitality” par excellence, Bertinoro also has the recognition of City of Wine.
Bertinoro is a terrific land of ruby and gold; gold is the colour of its most typical wine Albana, but is also the colour of its vines in autumn. While ruby is the divine juice filling the glasses with hints of violet, that is to say, Sangiovese.
Growing vines since ancient times, the Aeolians (Sicily) were first made prosperous from Bronze Age maritime trade routes that stretched from Crete to Cornwall.
Malvasia delle lipari is one of the 70+ iterations of Malvasia, one of the oldest commercial grapes in the world, grown all over the Mediterranean since the Middle Ages because of its resistance to salty environments and its capacity to hold sweetness while maintaining acidity.
Recommended:
Hauner, Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
– Irpinia, Campania
It ‘a district of Campania, in southern Italy, located in the heart of the Southern Apennines, in an area full of hills and mountains. A strong rural vocation territory, inaccessible and isolated that, thanks to its location, it has retained over the years a strong production identity, becoming in many ways the wine capital of the region and one of the points of excellence of South Italy.
Recommended:
Villa Raina, Alimata
– Bari, Puglia
Bari, historic jewel in the far south-eastern corner of the ‘boot’ of Italy.
Many wine companies here now enlist the services of ‘flying winemakers’ from the New World to bring a new focus to their products. Fifteen years ago only a tiny percentage of Puglian wine was of DOC quality; that figure is now climbing steadily and new DOCs are being introduced.
Recommended:
Mazzone, Filotorto
Don’t miss the other 10 Unconventional Italian Wine Areas next month..
Grüvi, a leader in creating alcohol-free beverages, announced today the launch of their new collaboration program. The goal of the initiative is to bring more amazing alcohol-free options to consumers. Gruvi has spent the last several years working on developing great non-alcoholic products and wanted to partner with local breweries to develop great non-alcoholic products of their best selling alcoholic beers.
To kick off the program, Gruvi is launching a limited edition non-alcoholic Peach Pie Ale in Partnership with Rocky Mountain Brewery, a top-rated brewery located in Colorado known for its gold-medal-winning fruit beer. Grüvi’s Peach Pie Ale is now available for purchase online.
Grüvi Peach Pie Ale
“Grüvi is teaming up with the best brewers around the country to create non-alcoholic versions of their most popular beers, starting with Rocky Mountain Brewery. We wanted this collaboration series to push the boundaries for new and unique NA beers that have never been brewed before” said Niki Sawni, Founder of Gruvi.
Grüvi’s Peach Pie Ale starts off with notes of warmly spiced peaches and just the right amount of sweetness. Each sip ends with notes of vanilla and cream, leaving notes of buttery crust that truly feels like you just had a bite out of a freshly baked pie. Top each beer with whipped cream for a truly unique treat.
“I was originally surprised at how delicious the Gruvi beverages were,” said Nick Hilborn, Head Brewmaster at Rocky Mountain Brewery. “Non-alcoholic beverages are difficult to perfect, and I wanted to test my ability to be able to make a great NA beer. We accepted the challenge to replicate our award-winning Peach Pie Ale, and crafted the perfect non-alcoholic version.”
Grüvi’s Peach Pie Ale is 100% alcohol-free. Spearheaded by Hilborn, the Rocky Mountain Brewery team decided to replicate the final product of beer sans alcohol. Carefully examining all the components that make up a good beer, the team found clever ways to get the same components found in their original Peach Pie Ale all back in place without needing yeast or fermentation.
Want to try for yourself? Consumers can purchase a Peach Pie Ale 4-pack of 12oz cans for $9.99 directly on Gruvi’s website https://www.getgruvi.com/.
To learn more about Gruvi and to join the sober curious conversation, follow Gruvi on Instagram @getgruvi.
New issue present 80 pages high-quality contents prepared by 7 authors. You will meet Chef Giuseppe AMATO, take a short journey in the history of food and beverage, read reviews about restaurants such as El paso, The Organic Coup, The original Steve’s Diner, Valter’s at the Maennerchor and Cielito Lindo; you will find many more interesting articles and recipes about the food and drink industry.
Food Drink Magazine is a free monthly digital magazine founded by HGH Perfect Inc. The magazine was established as a website in November 2018. Its content is provided by many freelance writers from all over the world. The website at www.fooddrinkmagazine.com is updated every day. There is also a youtube channel that mainly features on street food videos from all over the world. Since August 2020, it has been published as a digital magazine with an average of 80 pages each month. The magazine has its headquarters in Irvine California.
Coffee available for limited time for in-store and online purchases
Queen City Coffee recently announced the official release of its limited-edition artist packaging featuring the elegant and divine work of Denver-based artist Becca Reitz. This is the third limited edition release in Queen City’s Artist Series, following Jon Jon Kalisz + Hiero Veiga. Reitz has reimagined Queen City’s iconic look with enchanting new packaging and design available to purchase online and in-store while supplies last.
Queen City Coffee
“Cultivating local relationships and supporting local artists has been the heart of Queen City coffee since it first opened in 2018. We are committed to supporting the artists and entrepreneurs who have stood by us and our shops since inception, and we hope that can be brought to light through our new Artist Series” says Scott and Luke Byington, Founders of Queen City Coffee.
The new Queen City Coffee + Becca Reitz limited edition design perfectly bridges Reitz’s illustrative figures with her design-focused work. While Reitz is known for her fiercely feminine, starry eye-ed illustrations, she spends the majority of her time in the design world, working to creatively seam together clear visual messaging with a fine art appeal. All of this landing her clients like Halo Top, Yoga Journal, and Spirit Daughter.
“The thing I love most about the Denver creative community is the genuine interest others share in contributing to your success. Whether that be by promoting your work, sharing processes, or assisting on a project, everyone always looks out for each other,” says Reitz. “Being asked to collaborate with Queen City and FRNDS just further exemplifies how supportive this community truly is.”
To broader expand the mission of artist support, Queen City Coffee recently partnered with FRNDS, a Denver-based creative agency, to strategize and execute the Artist Series through visual storytelling.
“As a creative agency ourselves, it has been awesome to be able to highlight the individuals who make the Denver creative community thrive. From graphic designers, to muralists, and tattoo artists, the goal of this monthly project is to uplift the creative community during hard times,” says Corey Mercer, founder of FRNDS.
To purchase your very own Queen City + Becca Reitz coffee, visit https://queencitycollectivecoffee.com/shop/beccareitz. If you would like to be considered for the next Queen City Coffee Artist Collaboration, please follow and send a DM to @queencitycoffee or @FRNDSAgency on Instagram.
About Becca Reitz Becca Reitz is an art director, graphic designer, & illustrator based in Denver, Colorado. Through her distinctive monoline illustration style, Becca utilities visual balance and symmetry to capture the essence of the higher self, the power of our earth, nature, and the divine feminine–– sometimes with a mix of wit & fun. Becca is design-forward in her thinking and illustrative in her execution, and her unique style has landed her clients such as Halo Top, Yoga Journal, Spirit Daughter, and WinterWondergrass.
About FRNDS FRNDS is a full service creative agency based in the historic Dry Ice Factory in RiNo. FRNDS Agency specializes in Content creation, Digital Marketing, and Branding and has had the opportunity to work with brands such as Adidas, American Eagle, Draft Kings, and more.
About Queen City Coffee Queen City is a collective coffee company building community from farm to cup. Their coffee comes from farmers and producers they know, and is then small-batch roasted in Denver. QC believes that honest relationships, from farmers to consumers, achieve an equitable and sustainable coffee supply chain.
Denver, CO — Grüvi, a leader in creating alcohol-free beverages, announced today the newest addition to their non-alcoholic beverage line — Grüvi Rose — a bubbly, alcohol-free wine. Grüvi Rose is now available for purchase online and in select retail stores in Colorado, Michigan, and Ontario.
“After seeing the amazing response to our Dry Secco, we knew we wanted to keep innovating within the wine space and create more options for those looking for a true 0.0% alcoholic beverage. And, who doesn’t love a refreshing glass of rosé?” said Niki Sawni, Founder of Grüvi.
Grüvi Rosé
Grüvi Rosé is fruity on the nose and pours a light pink hue. Tiny, effervescent bubbles compliment notes of tart, green apple alongside fresh strawberry. This refreshing, dry wine is gluten-free, alcohol-free, and only 60 calories per bottle thanks to no added sugars or sulfites.
“Most NA wines are dealcoholized after they’ve been fully fermented, which leaves trace amounts of alcohol. At Grüvi, we work from the ground up to mimic flavors we are looking for to create a 0.0% version,” said Sawni. “For us, it was key to make sure this Rosé wasn’t overly sweet, as that has been the biggest complaint on the market regarding NA wines. We aimed to create a tart, dry but still fruity rosé, and we achieved just that.”
To prep for Sober October, consumers can purchase a Grüvi Rose 4-pack of 275ml bottles for $14.99, the perfect size for sipping on without losing the flavor or carbonation that can happen with full-sized bottles. Grüvi delivers directly to your front door, in addition to buying and enjoying Grüvi at the growing list of stores in Colorado, Michigan, and Toronto. For Canadians, Grüvi now delivers with Well.ca and Cocktail Emporium.
To learn more and to order Grüvi today, please visit getgruvi.com. To join the sober curious conversation, follow Gruvi on Instagram @getgruvi.
