When selecting which brands to support, consumers often face a difficult question: which companies genuinely prioritize environmental responsibility, and which are simply paying lip service? B Corporation certification provides a trusted verification standard, confirming that a company uses its profits and growth to create positive impact for employees, communities, and the environment. Well-known B Corps include Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and Divine Chocolate.

We have been exploring the next generation of B Corp certified drink brands - companies that are proving you can build a successful beverages business while staying true to social and environmental principles.

Apologue

Apologue is a liqueur manufacturer using locally sourced, farm-grown, non-GMO ingredients featuring fresh fruit, roots, herbs, and barks. Their range includes four distinct liqueurs, including an Aronia berry blend and a Saffron spice variety, each crafted with unconventional flavor profiles that set them apart in the spirits market.

The founders work directly with independent farmers to source regional ingredients, minimizing the carbon footprint of their supply chain while supporting local agriculture. Beyond production, Apologue actively supports community organizations including Advocates for Urban Agriculture, Growing Solutions Farm, and Women in Hospitality United. Their products are designed to be versatile, suitable for cocktails, pitchers, and punches, with a recipe catalog encouraging experimentation.

Dash Water

Dash Water produces carbonated, zero-calorie water infused with surplus fruit and vegetables, made from British spring water or premium soda water. Their sustainability mission addresses a significant problem: a substantial proportion of fruit and vegetables grown in the UK go to waste before ever reaching consumers.

These B Corp certified beverages prove that what you drink can be as considered as what you eat - better for you, better for the planet, and better for the communities behind the product.

By utilizing produce that would otherwise be discarded, Dash Water turns food waste into a premium product. It is a simple, elegant solution to a systemic problem, and their B Corp certification validates the genuine environmental commitment behind the brand.

Freestar

Freestar holds the distinction of being the world's first alcohol-free beer to achieve B Corp certification. Rather than using traditional brewing methods, the company employs an alternative blending process with natural ingredients including hand-selected malted barley, hops, water, and natural flavor-boosting ingredients to create an IPA-style lager at 0.0% ABV.

Environmental Impact

Freestar's production method reduces CO2 emissions by 90%, uses 80% less energy, and consumes 80% less water than traditional beer manufacturing - a powerful demonstration that innovation in process can deliver dramatic environmental gains.

The company operates with environmental and social responsibility at its core, maintaining full transparency about its operations and impact. Their approach proves that the alcohol-free category can lead the way in sustainable production practices.

These three brands represent the future of the beverages industry: companies that treat social and environmental responsibility not as a constraint but as a competitive advantage. B Corp certification gives consumers the confidence that their purchasing decisions are supporting businesses that genuinely operate for the benefit of people and planet.