Inclusive Bars and Events with Scot Maitland

Scot Maitland is changing the world by elevating the conversation and experience of non-alcoholic (NA) beverages in bars. Scot reminds that everyone is a NA beverage drinker, and believes in providing quality NA beverages in one way to increase inclusion in our communities. He is focused on educating venues and individuals on how to craft “elevated non-alcoholic beverages” (ENABS) in simple, yet effective ways.    In this conversation, we talk about the science of building and tasting complex drinks using his VATS evaluation system, as well as themes of hospitality, inclusivity, and embracing life as a dynamic, artistic adventure.  Check our Scot’s new video podcast called QueerAFAF: a series of conversations about how LGBTQ+ folks are reshaping the NA space. These are the people building the future of inclusive drinking culture, one thoughtful pour at a time. Here’s that link to the playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE9O3OVgsarG_9GW1O6yfUQvF0JIdx2vC&si=Q9sk_HUhgl3I19xb   You are also invited to join a Hospitality Pledge, to share that we WANT INCLUSIVE beverage choices. Including your zip code helps The Elevated Bear with outreach to the areas that are populated, however no personal information will ever be shared in relation to this pledge. Learn more at:  https://theelevatedbear.com/    If you’re interested in learning more, you can join Scot’s ENAB Sensory Club. It’s a $15/month print subscription.  Members get one original recipe, one drink evaluation tool, and a behind-the-scenes letter about how the drink was built, all mailed on the first Saturday of each month. I launched it in May and folks are loving it.  The link is: https://theelevatedbear.com/print-club