Sober October Starts Here: The Best NA Spirits & Beers in Portland

October is here, and with it comes one of the most popular wellness challenges of the year: Sober October. Whether you're going fully alcohol-free for the month, cutting back, or just curious about what the non-alcoholic world has to offer, there has never been a better time to explore.

The NA beverage category has exploded in recent years. What used to mean flat grape juice and watery near-beer now includes craft-distilled zero-proof spirits, dealcoholized wines that actually taste like wine, and NA beers that hold their own against the real thing. Hollywood Beverage carries one of the best selections in the region at both our Portland and Gladstone locations.

The NA Spirits Worth Trying

Dhos — Botanically Complex, Zero Proof

Dhos is one of the most thoughtfully crafted NA spirits on the market. Made with real botanicals, it delivers layered, herbal complexity you'd expect from a premium gin or amaro — without any alcohol. It works beautifully in a simple tonic or as the base of a more elaborate mocktail.

Ritual Zero Proof — The Versatile Workhorse

Ritual makes NA alternatives to whiskey, tequila, gin, and rum — and they're all genuinely good. The whiskey alternative has real smokiness and warmth. The tequila alternative has the agave bite you're looking for. If you want to keep making your favorite cocktails without the alcohol, Ritual is your go-to.

Spiritless Kentucky 74 — The Benchmark for NA Bourbon

Spiritless set out to make the best non-alcoholic bourbon in the world, and most people who try it agree they came close. Kentucky 74 has real oak, vanilla, and caramel notes — the flavor profile of a well-made bourbon, minus the burn and the alcohol.

Seedlip — The Original

Seedlip is the brand that started the modern NA spirits movement. Founded in 2015, it was the first distilled non-alcoholic spirit to gain mainstream traction, and it's still one of the best. The Spice 94 is warm and aromatic; the Garden 108 is fresh and herbal.

Imposter — Bold and Bartender-Approved

Imposter is designed for people who don't want to compromise. These are NA spirits built to hold their own in cocktails — not just sipped neat.

The NA Wines to Know

Fre — Dealcoholized Wine That Actually Tastes Like Wine

Fre makes dealcoholized wines from real grapes — Chardonnay, Merlot, Brut, Rosé, and more. The dealcoholization process preserves the flavor compounds while removing the alcohol, so you get something that genuinely resembles wine.

Philters — Premium NA Wine

Philters takes a premium approach to non-alcoholic wine, focusing on quality varietals and careful production. If you've been disappointed by NA wines in the past, Philters is worth trying.

The NA Beers You Should Know

The NA beer category has come a long way. We carry Athletic Brewing, Heineken 0.0, Clausthaler, Lagunitas IPNA, Zilch, and more. Ask our staff at either location for the full current selection.

Find the Full Selection at Hollywood Beverage

Portland: 3028 NE Sandy Blvd · Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM, Sun Noon–7 PM · (503) 284-0987
Gladstone: 435 W Arlington St · Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 9 AM–9 PM, Sun Noon–7 PM · (503) 284-0987

Ready to explore? Come in and let our staff help you find your new favorite — both locations are open seven days a week.