This is because they increase the body's production of hyaluronic acid, a compound that preserves, maintains, and protects joints in a variety of ways. Glucosamines are considered to be a powerful preventer of and treatment for arthritis. Kombucha features a group of chemical compounds called glucosamines. In Russia, kombucha is known as tea kvas (with kvas being a sort of homemade Russian malt beer) and said to be the reason that large areas of the country have abnormally low cancer rates. Some of the nutrients found in kombucha, like glucaric acid, have been found to reduce the risk of certain cancers.These include improved digestion, reduction of the symptoms of fibromyalgia, fighting off candida (parasitic yeast) growth and increased mood stability and mental clarity. There are many health benefits associated with probiotics and by extension, kombucha. Living kombucha contains an enormous amount of beneficial bacteria, meaning that it is probiotic in nature. Kombucha is widely reported to aid in digestion and stomach/intestinal health.Several of these substances may decrease the load on the pancreas and liver, thus aiding the body in its natural detoxification process. Furthermore, the antioxidants in kombucha may boost the immune system and increase energy levels. Kombucha is rich in many amino acids, enzymes, bacterial acids, probiotics, antioxidants, glucuronic acid, trace minerals, B vitamins, and various other powerful nutrients. Kombucha nourishes and detoxifies the body.And, similar to how its non-alcoholic offerings set the bar for that category, these products help set a high standard for other “hard kombucha” offerings. Overall, GT’s Classic Gold Kombuchas are very well executed products that do a great job of showcasing the company’s capabilities. Otherwise, the labels are intuitive, cleanly designed, and easily identifiable as part of the GT’s family. All Kombucha in the Synergy line has been fermented for 30 days in small batches and is made of 95 raw kombucha and 5 organic fruit flavoring. GT’s has taken to using this bottle for it’s “over 21” products, which, aside from helping to protect the raw kombucha that’s inside,look the part of the beer category (which is how it’s legally classified anyway). On the outside, these products look very much like GT’s core non-alcoholic packaging - aside from the amber glass bottle. The product is sweet and spicy, with the pepper ultimately winning out as you continue to drink your way through the bottle. It features raw kombucha, cold-pressed pineapple and turmeric juices, habanero pepper, and cinnamon as its primary ingredients. This one blends seven different hops, peach juice, and a base of raw kombucha, which results in something that tastes somewhat like a beer.įinally, there’s Pina Paradise, which was inspired by Mexican tepache. While this isn’t the first hopped kombucha that we’ve ever sampled, it is quite possibly the best. Second is Heavenly Hops, which was our favorite of the bunch. It definitely tricks your palate into thinking that you are drinking something that contains wine, but it very much has the bite of kombucha in an otherwise smooth finish. It’s made with aronia berry and blueberry juices and there’s also a touch of vanilla to the finish. There’s a slight note of alcohol at the finish, but fortunately this does not take away from what are three really well formulated products.įirst up is New World Noir, which is a fruit-forward kombucha that features a slightly oaky flavor (one of the ingredients is “oak blend,” but it’s not clear what this actually is just from looking at the label). The Classic Gold lineup includes three flavors: Heavenly Hops, New World Noir, and Pina Paradise, each of which have 3 percent ABV and are packaged in 16.2 oz amber glass bottles.įrom a taste perspective, we’d describe these products as being slightly richer in flavor than GT’s flagship Synergy or Kombucha offerings. Homemade kombucha can contain much more alcohol than the store bought varieties, because the fermentation length and environment is often less controlled. Since GT’s was the brand that created the kombucha category in the first place, it seems only appropriate for its Classic Gold to be the first alcoholic kombucha product to be reviewed on BevNET. As long as the amount of alcohol is under 0.5 ABV, you do not have to be 21 to purchase kombucha.
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