Good Karma Beer Co has launched Tantra, the first of its new alcohol-free core range, brewed in Kent using 100% British-grown ingredients.
Brewery owner Steve Sailopal is no stranger to the challenges faced by both the brewing industry and alcohol-free producers. Having recently relocated to Kent, the change in space has resulted in a change in purpose, with a new lifestyle to improve his mental health being the perfect excuse to re-assess the values of the brewery.
At a time when the importance of supporting local producers has never been greater, Steve felt it was crucial to go back to the foundations of the business, starting with the ingredients used in each of the beers.
By focusing on sustainable brewing practices and his new community, Steve has chosen to embrace the rich history and quality of British hops and malts, making Good Karma beers more sustainable and, inevitably, more appealing.
With diverse aromas ranging from tangerine and citrus, to marmalade, spice, and floral notes, British hops offer a unique taste that is often overlooked in favour of flavours with a lot of air miles attached. The new plan to exclusively use locally-sourced, 100% home-grown ingredients, allows Good Karma to support local farmers and reduce its carbon footprint.
“I’ve always been a fan of Kent hops,” said Steve. “Now that we brew here in Kent and are surrounded by such wonderful ingredients and producers, I’m proud that we get to support our community whilst significantly reducing our air miles, and doing our bit for the planet. Guess we call that good vibes!
“We’ve released 12 different alcohol-free beers over the past 14 months, in a wide variety of beer styles, to test the market and anticipate the direction that the industry is heading in. I feel that the time is now to concentrate on our core range, so have created a set of beers that are the foundations of the new direction for Good Karma Beer Co for 2023 and beyond.”
Tantra is brewed using British Olicana and Jester hops. The combination imparts tropical fruit flavours and aromas, including mango and grapefruit.
