This is the case with Knowlton Co’s light beer, which was originally created for cyclists who stopped and took a break at their Eastern Township restaurant.
While wines have a higher and higher alcohol content due to climate change, clients are often looking for light versions, at under 12%. To find some, zero in on wines from Quebec or Alsace, France.
As for spirits, you’ll find Hera whisky liqueur from Quebec, with a 25% alcohol content. Mixologist Patrice Plante even published the book Boire mieux (“Drink well”) containing recipes for low-alcohol and alcohol-free cocktails, as well as a basic explanation of how they’re made.
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