<![CDATA[Minus The Hangover]]>dd0b3d82-9c81-5a8e-ad91-b696afd42996Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:22:40 +0000Captivate.fmChristophe Philipps & Pete Masonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/d9acd5d8-f6d8-4308-bfad-c718a3f5ab31/Sign-Black-NOLO-Text.pngMinus The HangoverChristophe Philipps & Pete MasonChristophe Philipps & Pete MasonA podcast exploring No & Low Alcohol drinks, reaching the parts other NoLo podcasts can't reach - hosted by best mates Christophe Philipps & Pete Mason.https://minusthehangover.comfalseepisodicad3be630-7241-11f0-8717-6139698ced7cnopodcastKaliber’s Bad Rap (Ep. 13)Kaliber’s Bad Rap (Ep. 13)Does Kaliber deserve its bad reputation?

Chris re-examines NoLo pioneer Kaliber, the alcohol-free lager from Guinness that seemed ubiquitous in the 1980s.

Tastings of

  • St Austell’s Proper Job 0.5% IPA
  • Kopparberg Mixed Fruit Tropical Alcohol Free Premium Cider

And mini-reviews of

  • Hip Pop Apple & Elderflower Kombucha
  • Adnams’ Ghost Ship 0.5% Citrus Pale Ale
  • La Chouffe Alcohol Free Belgian Beer

]]>Does Kaliber deserve its bad reputation?

Chris re-examines NoLo pioneer Kaliber, the alcohol-free lager from Guinness that seemed ubiquitous in the 1980s.

Tastings of

  • St Austell’s Proper Job 0.5% IPA
  • Kopparberg Mixed Fruit Tropical Alcohol Free Premium Cider

And mini-reviews of

  • Hip Pop Apple & Elderflower Kombucha
  • Adnams’ Ghost Ship 0.5% Citrus Pale Ale
  • La Chouffe Alcohol Free Belgian Beer

]]>ad4352db-bed4-4b27-a399-f029c4aedf48Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +010040:47falsefull1313Ep. 12 (Barriers to NoLo Drinks) After Hours Bonus ContentEp. 12 (Barriers to NoLo Drinks) After Hours Bonus ContentAfter Hours bonus content for Episode 12: Barriers to NoLo Drinks.

Christophe and Pete reflect on Pete's proprietary PIINTTS system to analyse how well the NoLo industry is dealing with the barriers that prospective drinkers face, discuss how £12 is really quite a lot of money for a NoLo wine, and re-examine their views on Divin Pinot Noir, Gordon's 0% Spirit, Perlenbacher Pils Alcohol-Free, M&S Low Alcohol Czech Lager, and Infinite Session IPA.

]]>After Hours bonus content for Episode 12: Barriers to NoLo Drinks.

Christophe and Pete reflect on Pete's proprietary PIINTTS system to analyse how well the NoLo industry is dealing with the barriers that prospective drinkers face, discuss how £12 is really quite a lot of money for a NoLo wine, and re-examine their views on Divin Pinot Noir, Gordon's 0% Spirit, Perlenbacher Pils Alcohol-Free, M&S Low Alcohol Czech Lager, and Infinite Session IPA.

]]>85b922f3-0435-40ba-9136-2ac64303c081Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +010023:02falsebonus1212Barriers to NoLo Drinks (Ep. 12)Barriers to NoLo Drinks (Ep. 12)Pete explores what stops us buying and enjoying NoLos, from the newbies to the seasoned non-alcoholic drink aficionados - with tastings of M&S’s Divin Pinot Noir & Gordon’s 0% “Spirit Drink”, plus 3 mini-reviews: Perlenbacher Pils Alcohol-Free, M&S Low Alcohol Czech Lager, Infinite Session IPA.

]]>Pete explores what stops us buying and enjoying NoLos, from the newbies to the seasoned non-alcoholic drink aficionados - with tastings of M&S’s Divin Pinot Noir & Gordon’s 0% “Spirit Drink”, plus 3 mini-reviews: Perlenbacher Pils Alcohol-Free, M&S Low Alcohol Czech Lager, Infinite Session IPA.

]]>dfa6f49c-f524-49fa-be6a-361319dce39aThu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +010045:57falsefull1212Ep. 11 (NoLo Lager) After Hours Bonus ContentEp. 11 (NoLo Lager) After Hours Bonus ContentThe bonus After Hours chat, in which Pete and Christophe chat about the gap between episodes, the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world - and their NoLo equivalents - and more!

]]>The bonus After Hours chat, in which Pete and Christophe chat about the gap between episodes, the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world - and their NoLo equivalents - and more!

]]>7d5d5291-350e-4a37-9e22-a5fc485a8bc5Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +010031:03falsebonus1111NoLo Lager - What, How, When? (Ep. 11)NoLo Lager - What, How, When? (Ep. 11)Pete asks, What is lager? How is it different from ale? How is it made no/low alcohol? When was it invented? - with tastings of Asahi Super Dry 0.0% & Aldi brand St Etienne 0% lager, plus reviews: Beavertown Lazer Crush Alcohol Free IPA, M&S Citrusy & Light white wine & Leffe Blonde 0.0% Belgian Ale.

]]>Pete asks, What is lager? How is it different from ale? How is it made no/low alcohol? When was it invented? - with tastings of Asahi Super Dry 0.0% & Aldi brand St Etienne 0% lager, plus reviews: Beavertown Lazer Crush Alcohol Free IPA, M&S Citrusy & Light white wine & Leffe Blonde 0.0% Belgian Ale.

]]>25296c24-93ed-4a0e-80e2-d24f720dfc6fThu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +010045:59falsefull1111NoLo Guide to Christmas Drinks (Ep. 10)NoLo Guide to Christmas Drinks (Ep. 10)Christophe & Pete guide us through the best No and Low alcohol drinks to enjoy at Christmas - with tastings of Nozeco 0.0% Bucks Fizz, Lidl’s 0% aperitivo Cedrata, and Lucky Saint’s 0.5% Lemon Lager.

]]>Christophe & Pete guide us through the best No and Low alcohol drinks to enjoy at Christmas - with tastings of Nozeco 0.0% Bucks Fizz, Lidl’s 0% aperitivo Cedrata, and Lucky Saint’s 0.5% Lemon Lager.

]]>b9b08903-8b40-4b33-8a8f-5d64181ff8fcWed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +010054:35falsefull1010Ep. 9 (Alcohol in Food) After Hours Bonus ContentEp. 9 (Alcohol in Food) After Hours Bonus ContentThis is the bonus After Hours chat about Episode 9, in which Christophe and Pete chat about the gap between episodes, what the two dots above the "a" in älska is actually called, whether the CBD in the Trip Lemon & Basil had any effect, and the imminent Minus the Hangover Christmas Special. Plus, Pete presents the content he omitted from the main episode: how much alcohol remains in food after you cook it?

]]>This is the bonus After Hours chat about Episode 9, in which Christophe and Pete chat about the gap between episodes, what the two dots above the "a" in älska is actually called, whether the CBD in the Trip Lemon & Basil had any effect, and the imminent Minus the Hangover Christmas Special. Plus, Pete presents the content he omitted from the main episode: how much alcohol remains in food after you cook it?

]]>afc489ea-d6e5-40a6-831a-bb2eb7863678Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +010033:01falsebonus99Alcohol in food? Is it natural? How much? (Ep. 9)Alcohol in food? Is it natural? How much? (Ep. 9)Christophe & Pete explore the everyday, naturally occurring levels of alcohol in food & why it matters - plus tastings of our first spirit, Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, Aldi’s Ålska Nordic Berries 0% cider, and Trip Lemon Basil CBD drink.

Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%: https://www.captainmorgan.com/en-gb/our-spirits/captain-morgan-spiced-gold-0-0-alcohol-free-spirit

Aldi’s Ålska Nordic Berries 0%: https://alskacider.com/catalog/products/nordic-berries-00

Here's the German study on alcohol in food (and drink) that Pete mentions: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5421578/

]]>Christophe & Pete explore the everyday, naturally occurring levels of alcohol in food & why it matters - plus tastings of our first spirit, Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%, Aldi’s Ålska Nordic Berries 0% cider, and Trip Lemon Basil CBD drink.

Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 0.0%: https://www.captainmorgan.com/en-gb/our-spirits/captain-morgan-spiced-gold-0-0-alcohol-free-spirit

Aldi’s Ålska Nordic Berries 0%: https://alskacider.com/catalog/products/nordic-berries-00

Here's the German study on alcohol in food (and drink) that Pete mentions: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5421578/

]]>49fbb418-efab-4db3-8e43-606fc5c4a938Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +010001:04:53falsefull99Ep. 8 (Top 10 NoLo Beers) After Hours Bonus ContentEp. 8 (Top 10 NoLo Beers) After Hours Bonus ContentIn this bonus After Hours chat about Episode 8, Christophe and Pete chat about the no and low alcohol beers featured, the difficulty of compiling the list, Pete's beef with the pronunciation of the word "riband", whether or not we can smell "sweet", and finally a bit of bonus content cut from the original episode.

]]>In this bonus After Hours chat about Episode 8, Christophe and Pete chat about the no and low alcohol beers featured, the difficulty of compiling the list, Pete's beef with the pronunciation of the word "riband", whether or not we can smell "sweet", and finally a bit of bonus content cut from the original episode.

]]>58c7da92-1470-4260-a156-b33e80a5205bThu, 20 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +010033:09falsebonus88What are the Global NoLo Top 10 Beers? (Ep. 8)What are the Global NoLo Top 10 Beers? (Ep. 8)Christophe & Pete count down the Top 10 Global Best-Selling NoLo Beers, and give 3 of them a taste: Bavarian Erdinger Alkoholfrei wheat beer, Italian Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% lager, and F1 sponsor Heineken 0.0% lager.


]]>Christophe & Pete count down the Top 10 Global Best-Selling NoLo Beers, and give 3 of them a taste: Bavarian Erdinger Alkoholfrei wheat beer, Italian Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% lager, and F1 sponsor Heineken 0.0% lager.


]]>fac78282-8b74-4271-9bf3-115da3310567Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +010001:07:31falsefull88Ep. 7 (NoLo Wine) After Hours Bonus ContentEp. 7 (NoLo Wine) After Hours Bonus ContentChristophe and Pete discuss episode 7 - NoLo Wine Special - in this After Hours bonus episode. They talk about cut content (including how a certain Swiss psychiatrist is involved in non-alcoholic wine production), celebrity-endorsed drinks, Chris's first crush on a certain Australian pop princess, how they haven't (yet) been given any drinks samples by suppliers, how Chris has managed to find (and taste!) UK-sourced Crodino, and more.

]]>Christophe and Pete discuss episode 7 - NoLo Wine Special - in this After Hours bonus episode. They talk about cut content (including how a certain Swiss psychiatrist is involved in non-alcoholic wine production), celebrity-endorsed drinks, Chris's first crush on a certain Australian pop princess, how they haven't (yet) been given any drinks samples by suppliers, how Chris has managed to find (and taste!) UK-sourced Crodino, and more.

]]>5748cd9d-4a3c-49b1-85ad-d01b4face25fThu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +010030:10falsebonus77NoLo Wine - What, When, How? (Ep. 7)NoLo Wine - What, When, How? (Ep. 7)Join Christophe & Pete with our first Wine Special, exploring what no and low alcohol wine is, how it’s made & more - plus tastings of our first celebrity NoLo, Kylie Minogue’s No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé, French Nozeco’s Zero Still Merlot & Australian McGuigan’s Zero Sauvignon Blanc.

Kylie Minogue No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé: https://kylieminoguewines.com/wines/no-alcohol-sparkling-rose/

Nozeco Still Merlot: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/nozeco-still-merlot/114436478

McGuigan Zero: https://www.mcguiganwines.co.uk/our-wines/range/mcguigan-zero/

]]>Join Christophe & Pete with our first Wine Special, exploring what no and low alcohol wine is, how it’s made & more - plus tastings of our first celebrity NoLo, Kylie Minogue’s No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé, French Nozeco’s Zero Still Merlot & Australian McGuigan’s Zero Sauvignon Blanc.

Kylie Minogue No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé: https://kylieminoguewines.com/wines/no-alcohol-sparkling-rose/

Nozeco Still Merlot: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/nozeco-still-merlot/114436478

McGuigan Zero: https://www.mcguiganwines.co.uk/our-wines/range/mcguigan-zero/

]]>ddc2401f-1a4f-4673-a474-ea7a1ae516a6Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +010001:11:21falsefull77The History of NoLo Drinks, Part 2 (Ep. 6)The History of NoLo Drinks, Part 2 (Ep. 6)Christophe & Pete continue their delve into the history of No & Low alcohol drinks - plus tastings of Suffolk golden ale St Peter’s Without Gold, French radler Saint-Omer Panaché and Britvic brand J2O Mocktails White Peach & Mango Daiquiri.

]]>Christophe & Pete continue their delve into the history of No & Low alcohol drinks - plus tastings of Suffolk golden ale St Peter’s Without Gold, French radler Saint-Omer Panaché and Britvic brand J2O Mocktails White Peach & Mango Daiquiri.

]]>ca9fd9b3-8e0a-4d8d-85fa-c89d5408a3f5Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +010001:10:06falsefull66The History of NoLo Drinks, Part 1 (Ep. 5)The History of NoLo Drinks, Part 1 (Ep. 5)Christophe & Pete delve into the surprising history of No & Low alcohol drinks, from the ‘Dark Ages’ of, well, the Dark Ages, through the Small Beers of the Industrial Revolution, the tumultuous 20th Century, and onto Barbican, Bass and the ‘birth of the modern era’ - plus a walk on the wild side with tastings of Cornish amber ale Doom Bar Zero, crisp Mexican lager Corona Cero, and Italian ‘non-alco-peritivo’ Crodino.

Find out more about this episode’s drinks:

Doom Bar Zero - https://www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk/

Corona Cero - https://coronaextra.co.uk/

Crodino - https://www.crodino.com/

]]>Christophe & Pete delve into the surprising history of No & Low alcohol drinks, from the ‘Dark Ages’ of, well, the Dark Ages, through the Small Beers of the Industrial Revolution, the tumultuous 20th Century, and onto Barbican, Bass and the ‘birth of the modern era’ - plus a walk on the wild side with tastings of Cornish amber ale Doom Bar Zero, crisp Mexican lager Corona Cero, and Italian ‘non-alco-peritivo’ Crodino.

Find out more about this episode’s drinks:

Doom Bar Zero - https://www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk/

Corona Cero - https://coronaextra.co.uk/

Crodino - https://www.crodino.com/

]]>2965f940-878c-49d2-8e77-c4d1c04c8216Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +010001:03:11falsefull55ABV - What Does It Mean? (Ep. 4)ABV - What Does It Mean? (Ep. 4)This episode, Christophe & Pete shine a light on ABV: what does it actually mean? The first in a series examining the crazy mess of acronyms, industry short-hand and confusing No & Low Alcohol drinks jargon - plus tasting reviews of indie brewery Brulo’s Lust For Life IPA, Stowford Press’s (or is it Westons’?) Low Alcohol Cider, and from Sweden Kopparberg’s Gin & Lemonade (or is it Strawberry & Lime?) Alcohol Free ‘flavored drink’. Confused? You will be - but not as much as Chris…

]]>This episode, Christophe & Pete shine a light on ABV: what does it actually mean? The first in a series examining the crazy mess of acronyms, industry short-hand and confusing No & Low Alcohol drinks jargon - plus tasting reviews of indie brewery Brulo’s Lust For Life IPA, Stowford Press’s (or is it Westons’?) Low Alcohol Cider, and from Sweden Kopparberg’s Gin & Lemonade (or is it Strawberry & Lime?) Alcohol Free ‘flavored drink’. Confused? You will be - but not as much as Chris…

]]>c92b3b49-7c35-4413-bf00-885709de710aThu, 18 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +010044:26falsefull44Why Are NoLo Drinks So Popular? (Ep. 3)Why Are NoLo Drinks So Popular? (Ep. 3)Christophe & Pete discuss how NoLo drinks went from the dark, dire days of Kaliber to the innovative and booming phenomenon we see today - plus tasting reviews of our first NoLo red wine McGuigan Zero Shiraz, “Posh Tonic” Fever-Tree, and one of the UK’s biggest-selling NoLo lagers, Lucky Saint.

Find out more about this episode’s drinks:

Lucky Saint Lager - https://luckysaint.co/

McGuigan Zero Shiraz - https://www.mcguiganwines.co.uk

Fever-Tree Tonic - https://fever-tree.com/en_GB

]]>Christophe & Pete discuss how NoLo drinks went from the dark, dire days of Kaliber to the innovative and booming phenomenon we see today - plus tasting reviews of our first NoLo red wine McGuigan Zero Shiraz, “Posh Tonic” Fever-Tree, and one of the UK’s biggest-selling NoLo lagers, Lucky Saint.

Find out more about this episode’s drinks:

Lucky Saint Lager - https://luckysaint.co/

McGuigan Zero Shiraz - https://www.mcguiganwines.co.uk

Fever-Tree Tonic - https://fever-tree.com/en_GB

]]>66d1bccc-7f13-433a-8be7-37663f5a2bb3Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +010057:19falsefull33Why Do NoLo Drinks Cost So Much? (Ep. 2)Why Do NoLo Drinks Cost So Much? (Ep. 2)Join Christophe & Pete as they “pop the cork” on one of the truly BIG NoLo questions: Why oh why do no and low alcohol drinks cost so much? Plus tasting reviews of global mega-brand Guinness 0.0, the quintessentially-English Thatchers Zero cider, and the fresh & funky Hip Pop Cherry & Blackberry CBD Kombucha.

Find out more about this episode’s drinks:

Guinness 0.0 - https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/beers/guinness-zero

Thatchers Zero - https://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/cider/zero/

Hip Pop Cherry & Blackberry CBD Kombucha - https://drinkhippop.com/

]]>Join Christophe & Pete as they “pop the cork” on one of the truly BIG NoLo questions: Why oh why do no and low alcohol drinks cost so much? Plus tasting reviews of global mega-brand Guinness 0.0, the quintessentially-English Thatchers Zero cider, and the fresh & funky Hip Pop Cherry & Blackberry CBD Kombucha.

Find out more about this episode’s drinks:

Guinness 0.0 - https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/beers/guinness-zero

Thatchers Zero - https://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/cider/zero/

Hip Pop Cherry & Blackberry CBD Kombucha - https://drinkhippop.com/

]]>3e15b9ab-d578-41fa-9f6f-3dbcafbd4097Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +010001:02:01falsefull22First Orders - This is Minus The Hangover (Ep. 1)First Orders - This is Minus The Hangover (Ep. 1)In the very first episode, best mates Christophe & Pete ask “What is a NoLo drink, anyway?”, discuss the big ideas behind Minus The Hangover, and put their money where their mouths are tasting UK top seller Lucky Saint IPA, NoLo sparkling wine Nozeco & indie brewery Merakai’s Berry Berry Nice.

Drinks Reviews

Lucky Saint IPA - https://luckysaint.co/

Nozeco - https://www.nozeco.buzz/page2.html

Merakai Berry Berry Nice - https://www.merakaibrewing.com/

Our Socials

Twitter - https://x.com/MinusHangover

Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minusthehangover.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minus.hangover/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minusthehangover

]]>In the very first episode, best mates Christophe & Pete ask “What is a NoLo drink, anyway?”, discuss the big ideas behind Minus The Hangover, and put their money where their mouths are tasting UK top seller Lucky Saint IPA, NoLo sparkling wine Nozeco & indie brewery Merakai’s Berry Berry Nice.

Drinks Reviews

Lucky Saint IPA - https://luckysaint.co/

Nozeco - https://www.nozeco.buzz/page2.html

Merakai Berry Berry Nice - https://www.merakaibrewing.com/

Our Socials

Twitter - https://x.com/MinusHangover

Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minusthehangover.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minus.hangover/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minusthehangover

]]>b2a7d5d6-6329-4f21-8791-c10528914eb6Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +010041:11falsefull11