Raising a Glass to Sobriety: David Thompson's Non-Alcoholic Revolution
I found that people are a lot more interested in what they can find to drink from a non-alcoholic point of view than they are on the alcohol side. So many stories, so many pathways.
Ever wondered what it takes to create a premium non-alcoholic drink that can stand toe-to-toe with its boozy counterparts? In this episode of 'Done with Debauchery', Keisha Scott welcomes David Thompson, the Co-founder of Clearsips, to share his inspiring journey from alcohol dependency to leading a family-owned business dedicated to top-notch non-alcoholic beverages.
David, now almost nine years sober, opens up about the personal battles that led him to give up alcohol and how those experiences shaped his mission to make high-quality non-alcoholic drinks accessible to everyone in Canada. His expertise in non-alcoholic wine and spirits is second to none, and he offers an insider's look at the rapid evolution of this burgeoning industry.
From the challenges of mimicking the taste profiles of popular alcoholic drinks to the growing demand for alcohol-free options at events, David covers it all. He also shares a heartfelt revelation about the unexpected strength he discovered in sobriety, offering a beacon of hope for anyone on a similar path. Tune in for a conversation that's as refreshing as a Clearsips mocktail.