Schilling Hard Cider's Ground Control 0.0% is a non-alcoholic cider for those who want to stay grounded, all the while savoring the taste of fresh-pressed cider apples, tart cherry juice and no artificial flavoring or sugar.
Since most non-alcoholic ciders are too close to regular apple juice or sparkling apple juice in flavor, Schilling Hard Cider set out to create a more complex alternative and looked to shrubs for inspiration. Although Schilling Hard Cider has considered creating a drinking vinegar or shrub-based non-alcoholic beverage for years, it did not initially think that there was enough demand to warrant a six-pack. "We crafted a true 0.0% never-alcoholic drink using apple cider drinking vinegar to create a very adult flavor profile," CEO Colin Schilling told Forbes, "Our team also loves craft cocktails, and this is a shrub-inspired beverage that will remind you just as much of a handmade cocktail as a craft cider.”
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Complex Non-alcoholic Ciders
- Schilling Hard Cider's Ground Control 0.0% offers a more sophisticated flavor profile compared to traditional non-alcoholic ciders.
- Shrub-inspired Beverages
- The use of apple cider drinking vinegar in Schilling Hard Cider's Ground Control 0.0% introduces a unique and adult flavor experience.
- Craft Cocktail Reminiscent Beverages
- Schilling Hard Cider's Ground Control 0.0% is a shrub-inspired beverage that brings to mind the flavors of a handmade cocktail and craft cider.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Non-alcoholic Beverage Industry
- Schilling Hard Cider's Ground Control 0.0% taps into the growing demand for complex and sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages.
- Cider Industry
- Schilling Hard Cider's Ground Control 0.0% introduces a unique flavor profile that sets it apart in the cider market.
- Craft Alcohol Alternative Industry
- Schilling Hard Cider's Ground Control 0.0% provides a shrub-inspired beverage option for those seeking a high-quality craft alcohol alternative.
