· By Leah Farrell
Crate’s Bold New Chapter: Leading the Way with Innovative, Refreshing Soda Cocktails
For over a decade, Crate has been a cornerstone of East London’s craft beer scene, earning a loyal following with our premium range of unfiltered, flavour-forward beers. But as tastes evolve and the drinks landscape shifts, so do we. We’re excited to add more goodness to the Crate offer: an innovative range of soda-based cocktails that have been crafted with the same care, creativity, and commitment to quality you expect from us.
Meeting the demand for refreshing, sessionable drinks
Visitors to our taproom have long asked for something a little lighter, a little different — a tasty, sessionable alternative to both beer and high-ABV cocktails. In come Crate Soda Cocktails: an alternative to heavy pours and overly sugary ready-to-drink options.
Our new range delivers a premium, gluten-free, vegan-friendly drink that is designed to refresh, whatever the occasion.
Crafting real taste with real ingredients
Great drinks start with great ingredients. Our soda cocktails have a soda-water base and are made with natural, thoughtfully sourced, fruit forward profiles that deliver flavour without excess sugar.
Our Gin, Lemon and Koji soda cocktail uses Koji, a traditional Japanese rice ferment from our sister company, Flux, to brighten and balance the drink. Koji softens the lemon’s sharpness without loading up on the sweet stuff, and is a unique, flavour-enhancing treasure.
Our Vodka, Raspberry and Yuzu combines a crowd-pleasing classic with an East Asian citrus twist, giving a complex, refreshing taste that ties the range together with Crate’s bold and globally inspired approach to flavour.
Community love and conscious consumption
Demand has been strong since launch — vodka raspberry is flying off the shelves at twice the rate of gin lemon in our taproom, and we upped our most recent production run by 250% to meet thirst for the range. Local stores, events, and corporate partners are catching on, showcasing the popularity of these lighter offerings.
This success speaks to a broader shift in drinking culture. As consumers (especially younger generations like Gen Z) seek lighter, cleaner drinks, Crate soda cocktails meet that need. They are accessible to those with vegan and gluten-free lifestyles, and appeal to people who want to enjoy a few drinks without the heavy sugar crash.
Tequila soda and beyond
We’re already working on a third flavour, thanks to popular demand. True to Crate form, it will have our signature twist, offering a refreshing, natural, and enjoyable experience that stands out in a crowded market.
Crate: More than a drink — a lifestyle and community
While beer will always be at our core, Crate is about more than just what’s in your glass. We’re about connection, experience, and good times — whether that’s a sunny Sunday pint with family or a lively canal-side gathering with friends. Our drinks, whether beer or soda cocktails, are vehicles for moments that matter.
As the drinks market continues to evolve, Crate is proud to lead with innovation, sustainability, and a deep understanding of what modern drinkers crave.