TT Wine Explorer Podcast

Episode 25: Mocktails - The Space & Place (Angela Hansen, Mocktails Alcohol Free Liquor Store)

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This episode is about creating a new space and redefining a drinking experience without alcohol.

Tania is joined by Angela Hansen, founder and owner of Mocktails Alcoholic Free Liquor Store (Vancouver’s premier alcohol-free bottle shop) to discuss:

  • How Angela’s store came to be.
  • How she has created a beautiful, dedicated space which alcohol-free drinks deserve.
  • Making interesting, non-alcoholic drinks accessible in an often confusing and fragmented market space.
  • Who shops at Mocktails—from 20-somethings to 80-year-olds—and why the demand for non-alcoholic options is more diverse than you'd think.
  • The rise of functional beverages, like adaptogen- and nootropic-infused drinks.
  • The growth of niche, artisanal non-alcoholic brands from Canada and beyond.
  • Why alcohol-free drinks often match or exceed the price of traditional drinks with alcohol, and the real value sought by customers.
  • The “female-forward” energy of the sector and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people as you grow a purpose-driven business.
  • Taking the leap to open a “brix and mortar” business in a sector completely new to you.

    • This discussion is about creating something from nothing, and creating a place of connection in the analogue world. It’s about taking that idea of yours and just running with it. Don’t let fear stop you.

    For more about Angela and Mocktails Alcoholic Free Liquor Store:

    • Instagram @mocktailsvancouver
    • mocktails.ca.
    • Go and visit! 1250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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