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What does Nocoholics sell?
What does Nocoholics sell?
We sell beers, sodas and energy drinks, none of which contain alcohol. Most of them come from small independent producers rather than the large groups that fill a supermarket shelf, and we taste everything ourselves before it goes on the site. We also look at what replaced the alcohol, because a drink that swaps it for a pile of sugar has not improved on anything.
Is 0,5% beer really alcohol-free?
Is 0,5% beer really alcohol-free?
A beer at or below 0,5% ABV is sold and labelled as alcohol-free across Europe. That is the same trace amount you will find in a ripe banana or a glass of fresh orange juice. You would need around 10 cans to match a single regular 5% beer, and your body clears it faster than you could drink it, so you can drive, work and stay sharp.
If you would rather have none at all, plenty of our beers are 0,0%. Our sodas and energy drinks contain no alcohol either.
Can you drink alcohol-free beer when pregnant?
Can you drink alcohol-free beer when pregnant?
Many alcohol-free beers carry a label stating they are not recommended during pregnancy. Where a producer says that, we pass it on rather than argue with it, and we are not qualified to tell you otherwise. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, read the label and speak to your doctor or midwife before drinking anything from our range.
Do alcohol-free drinks contain sugar or artificial sweeteners?
Do alcohol-free drinks contain sugar or artificial sweeteners?
Sugar varies from drink to drink, and some of our range contains it. What you will not find here is an energy drink carrying the sugar load of the big supermarket brands, and we do not treat artificial sweeteners as the answer either. We choose sodas and energy drinks that cut the sugar or leave it out altogether, without replacing it with something synthetic. Where a producer prints nutritional information on the can, it appears on the product page, so you can compare and decide for yourself.
What is the shelf life?
What is the shelf life?
Our beers, sodas and energy drinks are shelf-stable, so they do not need refrigerating until you want them cold. The date printed on the can is a best-before date, which is about quality rather than safety, and a drink is still perfectly fine to enjoy after it passes. We ship with plenty of room before that date, so you will have time to get through them.
How should I store and serve them?
How should I store and serve them?
Beer arrives after a long journey, so give it a day or two in the fridge at around 5°C before you open one. Sodas and energy drinks simply need to be cold. When you do open a beer, pour it into a proper glass rather than drinking from the can. It is worth the extra washing up.
Where do you ship?
Where do you ship?
We deliver across the EU, currently to France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Every order leaves our warehouse in Saint-Malo with DPD and arrives fully tracked, with no customs fees and no surprises. More countries are on the way, so tell us if you would like us in yours.
How fast will my order ship?
How fast will my order ship?
Orders leave us within one to two working days, and delivery takes another two to three after that, depending on where you live and which carrier covers your area. You will receive Track and Trace by email as soon as your order is on its way.
How much does shipping cost?
How much does shipping cost?
Order a 24-pack or more and we cover the shipping. Smaller packs start at €3,90, depending on where you live. You pay a single shipping fee for the whole order, and once you enter your address at checkout you can choose between home delivery and a pick-up point, each priced separately.
Which payment methods can I use?
Which payment methods can I use?
You can pay by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cartes Bancaires, Bancontact, PayPal, Apple Pay, Shop Pay and Klarna. Payment is taken when you place your order, and it is handled by the payment provider rather than by us, so your card details never reach our systems.
How do I track my order?
How do I track my order?
Every order and its tracking sit together in your account. A Track and Trace link also arrives by email as soon as your order leaves our warehouse, and it updates at each stage of the journey. If nothing has landed within two working days of ordering, check your spam folder first, then reach us through the chat and we will find out where your order has got to.
What if I do not like it?
What if I do not like it?
You have 14 days to return unopened, undamaged cans and bottles, and you do not need to give a reason. If you have tried one and it is not for you, send back the rest.
We refund what you paid, delivery included, minus anything you have drunk or anything that comes back in a condition we cannot resell. You cover the postage for sending the parcel back to us.
This is your right under EU consumer law and it applies in every country we ship to. Please pack returns properly so they survive the journey.
What if my order arrives damaged?
What if my order arrives damaged?
Tell us within 48 hours. The chat on any page is the fastest way to reach us, and there is a contact form if you would rather write. Send your order number and a few photos of the damage, and we will arrange a refund or a replacement, whichever you prefer. We pack carefully, but carriers are not always gentle.
Where can I find Nocoholics?
Where can I find Nocoholics?
We are based in Saint-Malo, on the Brittany coast. The office is here, the stock is here, and every order goes out from here.
A few local businesses around town keep our drinks in stock, from bakeries to sports clubs and events. Everywhere else, you order online, and we ship to France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, with more countries on the way.
What is the Nocoholics mission?
What is the Nocoholics mission?
We are on a mission to prove that leaving out the alcohol does not mean leaving out the flavour. The same goes for the sugar in your soda and your energy drink. Most of what reaches a supermarket shelf is dull, sweet, or both. We find the ones that are neither.
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