Some people sober up in January, which tends to be called “dry January.” There is also a growing movement called “cold curiosity,” centered on Generation Z, the younger generation in their 20s. Research shows that this group is not interested in drinking alcohol because of its health benefits and money savings.Two Sacramento women opted for a booze-free drink for their new business. I rely on my drink. The Teetotalist is her zero-proof bar and the only bar in Sacramento. The name comes from the 1800s term for a person who abstained from alcohol, a teetotaler. “When you’re sober, it’s hard to find space to hang out,” Altman said. decided to give up alcohol completely, but couldn’t find a place to socialize locally.A short break can make you feel really alone,” said Brincat. “All these products have gotten better and improved in quality,” said Altman. said Jen Shaver. Shaver said he was a bartender for 10 years before working in an alcohol-free bar. Women said not drinking brought stigma and wanted them to feel safe in bars. Dr. Kaur said people’s decisions about alcohol involve judgment.. Kaur said a month of sobriety provides health and mental benefits and prevents people from becoming addicted. A vacant space near 9th Street and K Street until March, the owners hope they can move to a permanent space in the same building. “We drink fun cocktails and give them the same experience you’d get at any other bar.
Some people sober up in January, which tends to be called “dry January.”
There is also a growing movement called “cold curiosity,” centered on Generation Z, the younger generation in their 20s. Research shows that this group is not interested in drinking for health benefits and money savings.
Two Sacramento women rely on alcohol-free beverages for their new business.
The Teetotalist is a zero-proof bar and the only bar in Sacramento. The name is a play on the term teetotal since the 1800s.
“People don’t have to give up social life just because they don’t want to drink,” said co-owner Amanda Brincat.
Brincat dabbled in Dry January a few times, but she said she went back to her drinking habits.
Meanwhile, co-owner and fiancé Cathern Altman was on and off while competing as a powerlifter.
“When you’re sober, it’s hard to find a space to hang out,” Altman said.
The pair decided to give up alcohol altogether, but were unable to find social gatherings locally.
“When you’re just starting to drink or want to take a short break, you can feel really lonely,” said Brincat.
As the trend of cold curiosity grows, more companies are making liquor without alcohol.
“All of these products have been improved and improved in quality,” says Altman.
The Teetoalist not only offers non-alcoholic beverages, but also non-judgmental beverages.
Jen Shaver says, “A calm space allows you to truly be yourself. Shaver was a bartender for 10 years before working in an alcohol-free bar.
“The inhibitions were gone and the ugly side of people came out,” Shaver said, commenting on his past bartending days.
The women said not drinking brought stigma and wanted people to feel safe in bars.
“Walking to a bar and asking for soda water is awkward, so it’s nice to avoid that,” Altman said.
Dr. Jagdeep Kaur, a psychiatrist at the University of California, Davis, says people’s decisions about alcohol involve judgment.
“People want to know why they don’t drink. This is a safe place where people won’t be judged,” she said.
Kaur says a month of sobriety has health and mental benefits and can help prevent addiction.
“In the long run, it can make you feel depressed, and taking a break is good for your mental health.
Teetotalist will be in a space near Ninth Avenue and K Street through March. The owner would like to be able to move to a permanent space in the same building. They’re betting on giving up alcohol, which is more than a trend.
“We have fun cocktails and give them the same experience you’d get at any other bar,” Bryncat said.