Participating in Dry January? Here are 12 Springfield bars offering non-alcoholic options

Buzzed out with the slew of drinks that come with the holiday season — spiked eggnog, mulled wine and champagne? Good news, Dry January is in full swing.

Established by Alcohol Change UK in 2014, Dry January is a campaign that challenges adults to abstain from alcohol consumption throughout the month of January. With the rising popularity of non-alcoholic beers and mocktails, participating in Dry January is becoming easier.

According to the American Association for Cancer Research, 15% of adults in the United States plan on participating in Dry January. Though non-alcoholic options tend to be more available, participation is actually down from the 19% reported in 2022.

In recent years, popular alcohol brands have released non-alcohol options like Bud Zero, Heineken 0.0 and Guinness 0.0. And some brands, like Athletic Brewing Co., are dedicated solely to making tasty non-alcoholic options that provide a similar experience to traditional beer.

Whether you're interested in trying out a non-alcoholic beer or a more classic mocktail, Springfield breweries and bars have your back. The News-Leader compiled a list of 12 businesses offering non-alcoholic options throughout Dry January. The following list is not comprehensive, as many bars and breweries serve non-alcoholic beers and mocktails year-round. If you are curious whether or not your favorite business is offering any specials, check their social media or contact them directly.

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Know the terminology: ABV

Commonly referred to as ABV, alcohol by volume is a standard measure of how much alcohol a beverage contains. Beverages with less than 0.5% ABV are considered "non-alcoholic." For context, most regular 12-ounce cans of beer contain about 5% ABV.

Spring Branch Kombucha

Looking for something brewed right here in the Ozarks? Look no further than Spring Branch Kombucha. Established in 2018, Spring Branch Kombucha offers a variety of tasty fermented teas, brewed in Springfield.

Kombucha, for those unfamiliar, is a fermented tea that was first brewed in China about 2,000 years ago. The product became popular in Europe throughout the 20th century and has been growing in popularity in the United States alongside mainstream wellness culture. Kombucha's main ingredients are yeast, sugar and black tea, which sit and ferment for at least a week. During this "brewing," bacteria and acids form in the mixture, as well as a small amount of alcohol (not enough to be considered an alcoholic beverage though), according to WebMD. Kombucha bacteria includes lactic-acid, which works well as a probiotic.

Spring Branch Kombucha's core flavors are Apple Pie, Blueberry Thyme, Cucumber Jalapeno Mint, Elderberry Ginger, Hopped Lime, Lavender, Lemon Hops, Raspberry Basil and Strawberry Rose. Limited releases available right now include Ginger and Peach Mint.

Spring Branch Kombucha is available on tap at several bars and breweries throughout the Ozarks and in cans at several grocery stores. The product can also be purchased on the Spring Branch Kombucha website.

Hold Fast Brewing

Hold Fast Brewing is offering Dry January Flights, featuring six four-ounce non-alcoholic beers with a side of Dots Pretzels, all month long. The flight includes Athletic Brewing Co.'s Lite (light beer), Wit's Peak (Belgian-style white), Run Wild (IPA), Free Wave (Hazy IPA), Oktoberfest and All Out Stout.

In addition to Dry January Flights, Hold Fast is offering $1 off a non-alcoholic beer each day of January. The brewery has shared a calendar on its Facebook and Instagram, indicating what non-alcoholic beers are a part of the promotion each day. The brewery offers the following non-alcoholic beverages from Athletic Brewing Co.:

• Dark & Gourdy: seasonal pumpkin ale

• Ripe Pursuit Radler: lemon-infused Radler-style brew

• Stump Jump: autumn brown ale with nutty and caramel notes

• Downwinder Gose: tart, salty gose-style wheat brew

• Cerveza: Mexican-style Light Copper

• Lodge Life: cinnamon, vanilla and cacao stout

• Tropic Reset: pineapple, coconut and citrus sour

• Geralts Gold: inspired by Netflix's "The Witcher" with citrus, floral and ripe peach notes

• Cirtus Cacao: Hazy IPA

• Athletic Brewing Co.'s Upside Dawn: golden ale without gluten

In addition to its large Athletic Brewing Co' selection, Hold Fast offers BrewDog's Faux Fox Raspberry, a raspberry sour.

Hold Fast is open Monday through Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.

MudLounge

MudLounge offers a variety of mocktails and non-alcoholic beers year-round:

• Saintly Sailor: orange simple syrup, espresso and tonic

• Peach Baby: Real Peach Puree, lemonade, mint and club soda

• CardaNon: cardamom simple syrup, lemon juice, tonic and 2 Dash Peychaud's Bitters

• Lavender Lad: lavender simple syrup, tonic, lemon juice and 2 Dash Orange Bitters

• BrewDog's Faux Fox Blueberry: blueberry sour

• BrewDog's Hazy AF: New England-style Hazy with tropical fruit notes

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.'s Hop Splash: hop-infused sparking water (0% ABV)

• Binding Brauerei's Clausthaler ISO: pale lager

MudLounge also offers a coffee menu, including traditional lattes, cappuccinos, chai lattes, bottomless Mudhouse coffee, cold brew and loose leaf tea. The bar serves a MudSkipper (mocha with hazelnut syrup) and MudTurtle (mocha with caramel syrup), too.

MudLounge is open Monday through Saturday 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

The Golden Girl Rum Club

The Golden Girl Rum Club on Park Central Square offers three tropical-themed mocktails:

• Shirley Temple of Doom: Spring Branch Ginger Kombucha, pomegranate, lemon and mint

• Passion Cooler: passionfruit, lemon, Orgeat almond syrup and Top Chico

• Tame Thriller: coconut cream, pineapple and orange

The Golden Girl Rum Club also offers Spring Branch Kombuchas by the can. The bar is open Tuesday through Saturday 5 p.m. to midnight.

The Royal

Located in the Rountree Neighborhood, The Royal serves several dainty mocktails:

• Green Chinotto: chinotto syrup, mint syrup, lime and soda water

• Snow Days: Seedlip Spiced 94, lemon, winter citrus cordial and soda water

• Plum Blossom Soda: plum and green peppercorn shrub, cranberry, orange blossom water and soda

• Peony and Pear: white peony tea, spiced pear syrup, lemon and black walnut bitters

• Seedlip's Spiced 94: allspice and cardamom blend with citrus notes and bitters

• Athletic Brewing Co.'s Upside Dawn: golden ale without gluten

The Royal also serves DRAM's CBD Sparking Water. Served in 12-ounce cans, DRAM's sparking water contains 25mg of CBD with flavors like Gingergrass, Beauty Bubblers and Lemongrass. The bar is open Monday through Thursday 4-10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 4-11 p.m.

Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory

Overlooking downtown, Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory offers several mocktails:

• Eye of the Tiger: orange and turmeric cordial, lime and ginger ale

• Orange Dream: juniper-vanilla syrup, soda and orange juice

• Matcha Spry-Tai: Seedlip Grove, lime juice, Orgeat matcha-pistachio syrup and mint

• Ginger Lemon Dandy: Seedlip Citrus, ginger syrup and Double Dutch Double Lemon

Vantage Rooftop Lounge and Conservatory is open Tuesday and Wednesday 4 p.m. to midnight and Thursday through Saturday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

If you're looking to enjoy the rooftop view during the winter season, Vantage's igloos are available for booking online. The rooftop igloos accommodate two to six people and are available for one hour and 45 minutes.

Mother's Brewing Company

While Mother's Brewing Company does not offer its own non-alcoholic beer, the brewery does serve up a few non-alcoholic classics:

• Spring Branch Kombucha: two rotating flavors

• Lagunitas' Hoppy Refresher: hop-infused sparkling water

• Athletic Brewing Co.: rotating selection of flavors

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Tie & Timber Beer Co.

Also located in the Rountree Neighborhood, Tie & Timber Beer Co. offers a rotating selection of Spring Branch Kombucha flavors and Athletic Brewing Co.'s Free Wave, a Hazy IPA, along with two mocktails:

• No Paloma: BARE zero proof tequila, lime juice and Mexican grapefruit soda

• Cran "Whiskey" Sour: BARE zero proof whiskey, ginger simple syrup and cranberry juice

Tie & Timber also offers two mocktails, the No Paloma and Can "Whiskey" Sour. The brewery is open Monday through Thursday from 2-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to midnight and Sunday noon to 10 p.m.

Before and After Brewing

Folks in the mood for some fruity non-alcoholic options will enjoy Before and After Brewing's two mocktails:

• Mango-Hibiscus Cooler: mango, raspberry-hibiscus tea, lime, cardamom, mint and Topo Chico

• Surley Temple: lemon and lime juice, simple and cherry syrup and Topo Chico

Located at 2940 E. Sunshine St., Before and After Brewing is open Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Bricktown Brewery

In addition to traditional restaurant beverages like soft drinks, tea and lemonade, Bricktown Brewery offers Brooklyn Brewery's Special Effects, a non-alcoholic Hazy IPA. Featuring crisp citrus flavors, Special Effects contains less than 100 calories. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

417 Taphouse

417 Taphouse has Athletic Brewing Co.'s Upside Dawn, a golden ale without gluten, available in cans. The bar is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight.

The Ozark Mill Restaurant

Paired well with The Ozark Mill Restaurant's Signature Green Tomato Cake are two fruity mocktails:

• Strawberry Sage: strawberries, sage, lemon and simple syrup

• The Sluice: passionfruit, chamoy, lime and Mexican chili syrup

Located at Finley Farms in Ozark, The Ozark Mill Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Greta Cross is the trending topics reporter for the Springfield News-Leader. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretacrossphoto. Story idea? Email her at gcross@gannett.com.

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