Gruvi Non Alcoholic
By Shawn Jones from Boone’s Wine and Spirits
The peace and tranquility that is autumn in the Eagle Valley is all around us and, if you’re feeling anything I do, you felt like spring happened in a flash and then you were just steam-rolled by summer. Social and vacation calendars were filled weeks and even months out. And after a full year of solitude and confinement, was there ever really a choice but to turn it up to eleven and go full send? Beers on the river, rose at the show, whiskey by the fire… … you know the drill, and don’t act like you weren’t there, I saw all of you. What more reliable and refreshing companions are there for summer activities? But like many, you may now be feeling a need to pump the brakes a bit. And, while in our line of business we wouldn’t usually condone it, it seems Sober October, (or maybe Oct-Sober??) is going viral regardless.
Whether you’re planning on taking an extended break until the inevitable onslaught of the holidays are upon us, or just trying to mingle in a beer soda or two in between, we here at Boone’s have your six with the valley’s best selection of non-alcoholic beverages. There have been massive advances in the quality and selection of N/A products in recent years and we’ve witnessed a resulting boom in the market. Today I have chosen a couple of heavy hitters to feature should you venture into the segment. From a brand called Grüvi, we carry a full line of beer and even a Brut and Rose “Secco” that are all sans alcohol.
Today, we’re highlighting the Grüvi Pale Ale, IPA and Stout. The Pale Ale featuring Chinook, Cascade, and Citra hops is medium bodied, with a hoppy, bitter bite and slightly sweet endnotes and is only 80 calories. Their IPA is a lighter yet hop forward take on your favorite IPA. Brewed with Citra, Galaxy and Mosaic hops to capture the best flavors of an IPA. Each sip is perfectly balanced with hoppy, citrusy and slightly bitter notes with only 60 calories. And their Stout is the newest to our lineup, weighs in at a mere 45 calories and is best described as an Irish style stout with chocolate malt and coffee notes. You will find the Gruvi line on our shelves line-priced at $10.49 along with the previously mentioned 50 calorie “Secco’s” in brut ($12.99) or rose ($12.49) We hope you are able to enjoy the slow-down of fall here after the madness of summer and as always, we hope you Shop at Boone’s.