![]() The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as classified kombucha as a non-alcoholic beverage. The SCOBY ferments the tea, and over the course of about a month, the kombucha becomes carbonated and contains trace amounts of alcohol. It’s made by adding a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) o sweetened black or green tea. ![]() Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been around for centuries. See also What to Mix With Ciroc Federal and state regulations on kombucha If you are concerned about the alcohol in kombucha, you can always check the label to see how much alcohol is present. However, some people may still want to avoid kombucha due to its alcohol content. The alcohol content of Synergy kombucha is 0.5% or less, which is considered non-alcoholic. Synergy is a brand of kombucha that is available in many stores. The alcohol content of kombucha varies depending on the length of time it is fermented, but it is generally low. This fermentation process produces alcohol, as well as other compounds that are beneficial to health. It is made by adding a colony of bacteria and yeast to sweetened tea, and allowing it to ferment. Kombucha is a fermented tea that originated in China and has been enjoyed for centuries. And, kombucha is still considered a non-alcoholic beverage. So, does synergy kombucha have alcohol? The answer is yes, but only in trace amounts. However, kombucha is still considered a non-alcoholic beverage. While the alcohol content of kombucha is usually very low (less than 0.5%), some brands of kombucha may have slightly higher alcohol levels due to the fermentation process. This process produces beneficial probiotic bacteria, as well as a small amount of alcohol. The alcohol is a natural by-product of the fermentation process and is not added to the kombucha. However, the alcohol content is usually very low, ranging from 0.5% to 2.5%. And, similar to how its non-alcoholic offerings set the bar for that category, these products help set a high standard for other “hard kombucha” offerings.Yes, synergy kombucha does have alcohol. ![]() Overall, GT’s Classic Gold Kombuchas are very well executed products that do a great job of showcasing the company’s capabilities. Otherwise, the labels are intuitive, cleanly designed, and easily identifiable as part of the GT’s family. GT’s has taken to using this bottle for it’s “over 21” products, which, aside from helping to protect the raw kombucha that’s inside,look the part of the beer category (which is how it’s legally classified anyway). On the outside, these products look very much like GT’s core non-alcoholic packaging - aside from the amber glass bottle. The product is sweet and spicy, with the pepper ultimately winning out as you continue to drink your way through the bottle. It features raw kombucha, cold-pressed pineapple and turmeric juices, habanero pepper, and cinnamon as its primary ingredients. This one blends seven different hops, peach juice, and a base of raw kombucha, which results in something that tastes somewhat like a beer.įinally, there’s Pina Paradise, which was inspired by Mexican tepache. While this isn’t the first hopped kombucha that we’ve ever sampled, it is quite possibly the best. Second is Heavenly Hops, which was our favorite of the bunch. ![]() It definitely tricks your palate into thinking that you are drinking something that contains wine, but it very much has the bite of kombucha in an otherwise smooth finish. It’s made with aronia berry and blueberry juices and there’s also a touch of vanilla to the finish. There’s a slight note of alcohol at the finish, but fortunately this does not take away from what are three really well formulated products.įirst up is New World Noir, which is a fruit-forward kombucha that features a slightly oaky flavor (one of the ingredients is “oak blend,” but it’s not clear what this actually is just from looking at the label). The Classic Gold lineup includes three flavors: Heavenly Hops, New World Noir, and Pina Paradise, each of which have 3 percent ABV and are packaged in 16.2 oz amber glass bottles.įrom a taste perspective, we’d describe these products as being slightly richer in flavor than GT’s flagship Synergy or Kombucha offerings. Since GT’s was the brand that created the kombucha category in the first place, it seems only appropriate for its Classic Gold to be the first alcoholic kombucha product to be reviewed on BevNET.
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