Burden of proof is a neighborhood gem! Not only do they carry tons of NA products, but they also host regular free tastings, and fun community events like dog adoption events and book clubs. The owners are very nice, thoughtful, and community-minded. Parking on the street is easy and the shop is dog friendly too! Great small business to check out and support! read more

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What an interest shop this was. I'm an imbiber but not as much as I once was (time slows us all). But I have never seen a shop strictly devoted to non-alcoholic products. There is no booze to be found here anywhere. There is NA beer, NA wine, NA spirits, and lots of NA canned cocktails. We bought a few different items to try at home. The organization and layout of the products is easy and attractive. In fairness, while some NA products are great, others are just kind of average to not good, so it is kind of hit and mess. I suppose that holds true for almost everything. It is nice to have a store just for the non-drinker or the "sober-curious." This shop is well worth checking out regardless of whether you drink alcohol or not. read more

Burden Of Proof - Inside is clean and well-organized. It's a fun place to browse. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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Love love love this place!! Obreanna and Dean are such sweet and phenomenal owners. This is a marvelous addition to the beautiful South Pasadena. This review is long overdue! We've been coming to Burden Of Proof since they first opened and to see their amazing success so far has been a true pleasure and honor. My fiancé has been sober for over 2 years now and Burden Of Proof has provided him a way to enjoy beers again but safely... non-alcoholic style! They even did a tasting for us for our wedding and today we picked up the orders they placed for us! How amazing is that? More about Burden Of Proof: - This place offers so many NA options from beer to wine to everything in between. - They have a great amount of vegan options which as vegans we appreciate! - They have allergen friendly options which is perfect for me, someone with a LOT of allergies! - They host different events from live music to tastings to game nights and more. - It's extremely organized and clean - Dog friendly - Amazing atmosphere - Open everyday 12pm-8pm expect Mondays! - They have a little free library out front Overall, I highly suggest stopping by Burden Of Proof for all your NA needs! read more

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Lovely idea, cute shop, very kind shop owner. They have any non-alcoholic drink you can imagine. I can't wait to go to one of their crafting events! read more

Cute shop with a LOT of non-alcoholic choices. Good place for people who want to try cocktail flavors without the alcohol. When I went, there was a little event with some samples, which tasted pretty good. From talking to one vendor, apparently a lot of these products get the "zing of alcohol" from vinegar, and I could taste traces of it in most things I tried. I like vinegar, so that's not a problem for me - but not sure how it would be if you were drinking a large amount. The lady I spoke to was nice enough, but it felt like some staff were more focused on people that they felt were going to buy something. Fair enough, but if you don't really talk to someone, you might not know they're interested in buying something, especially if your product is new to that person. But there is a good variety of products. read more

Every year I attend Tales of the Cocktail, and I've noticed a shift to non and low ABV spirits. And, while I still prefer 80 proof or above, I do have friends that are trying to cut back or don't drink, so I like to have enjoyable alternatives for them when they come to visit. However, that's not always easy to find, so I was excited when I heard about Burden of Proof. Founded by Obreanna McReynolds & Dean Peterson (wife & hubby), Burden of Proof is the first non-alcoholic bottle shop in SGV. I was amazed by the wide selection available. I spoke to Dean (who is very nice & knowledgeable) and he mentioned that they carry 250 non-alcoholic beverages. I had no idea there were so many options. Everything was well organized, which makes it easy to locate what spirit you are looking for. They also have snacks, cocktail syrups, bar ware, & gift items. I picked up some RTD (Ready to drink) cocktails for a friend and a Paloma for myself. It tasted good, and I used the rest in place of grapefruit soda in a cocktail. The RTDs are low calorie, which is also a plus. The shop hosts free tastings every Friday & Saturday and offers fun classes like candle making workshops. Follow them on IG for event updates. @burdenofproofna read more

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I came across Burden of Proof (BOP?!) on my way to dinner and immediately loved the cozy set up and curation of non alcoholic drinks and snacks. The owner (Obrianna or Obrieanna) was so thoughtful in providing suggestions and I could immediately tell that this shop was started with lots of intention and care. They host events like tastings which I'm excited to check out and hope that I can make it back here soon. The smoked olives were indeed the best olives I've had in my life! read more

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Such a beautiful shop with the most wonderful owners. An incredible selection of non-alcoholic beers, wines, and cocktails plus local snacks and treats. read more

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Such an amazing concept for those who love the taste of alcohol but shouldn't drink the alcohol. The largest selection I've seen in NA (non alcoholic). What is special the owners specially hand select the drinks with the best ingredients. If you are on the fence there are samplings most Thursday- Sundays. Dean and Obrieanna are the kindest individuals. Support small business! read more

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I can't recommend this place strongly enough. If you're looking for non-alcohol beverages, definitely check it out. Obreanna gave me a friendly greeting when I walked in the door and immediately started giving me great suggestions for 0% red wine, which I bought. I also asked her about beers and ended up getting an Athletic Extra Dark and a Guinness draft I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Great selection of non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and market items! Dean and Obreanna will give you their best recommendations for your next gathering. They also host wonderful events for the community! Make sure to stop by! read more

What a relief to have not only a brick and mortar that's exploring NA beer , wine and spirits but the staff is lovely too! The owners are a married couple that are open, inviting and informed on their stock. HIGHLY recommend going there if you're sober, sober-curious, or just want to explore pairing with drinks that won't lead to hangover. They just opened so so support small businesses! read more

Burden Of Proof - Bought this white and the same companies Red. My partner and I loved both . - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Terrific non-alcoholic drinks shop. I never knew going NA could be so delicious. Really nice people and a bunch of great events, too, with lots of free tastings. read more

A lovely non alcoholic boutique , had such a nice experience trying new non alcoholic drinks. I'm obsessed with Aplos and Nooh rose. If you're in the area must stop by and try many of their refreshing drink selection. read more

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We stoped by today because I saw a LAist article about Burden of Proof. We had a long talk with the one of the owners Dean about the various options and had tastes of many of them. My sons were so inspired that they came home and developed several NA cocktails with what we purchased. All of it was good, but my favorite was the Dromme mixed with some Fever Tree Ginger Beer with a fancy ice cube we had leftover from the holidays and everyone really liked the yuzu ginger non-alcoholic beer. read more

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Went down with much excitement because I'm not much of a drinker. Wanted to purchase and learn of the offerings. However upon arrival nothing - No acknowledgement, wave, just nothing. I think at least from a customer experience standpoint the staff should consider speaking to ever patron who walks in. It makes for returning easy read more

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Saw a posting for this place and as am looking to cut down on alcohol, decided to check it out. Very cool place, with lots of interesting items, and friendly folks. I tasted a whisky substitute and while it didn't really taste lime whisky it was pretty tasty and a later, I came back and bought a bottle. i've made a couple of pretty delish mock-tails with it, read more

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Whether "sober-curious" or just looking for surprising and exciting choices for your Sunset Sunday, this is your adventure. Not interested in wine? Try tasting the aperitifs and after dinner delights. Eyebrows will raise when you mix up a mocktail to wake up the senses. Amaze yourself and your guests! Ask the owners to guide you. Some bottles of magical brews seem a bit high price wise but I found it's well worth the splurge. Dive into a new and surprising experience. Happy, joyous and free. Cheers! read more

Great selection of NA drinks. Awesome customer service. Definitely returning and recommending to friends!

I can't tell you how excited I was when I found out a non-alcoholic store was finally opening up near me! The store is super cute and well-stocked. The woman helping me (assuming it was the owner) was so friendly and offered us a few samples of their best sellers. I went home with two bottles of Kally wine and a bottle of Dromme whiskey. I'm excited to try more things and really hope they host more mixology classes and events in the future read more

Very unique shop selling non-alcoholic versions of beer, wine, and spirits. Largest selection of such items I have ever seen in one place. The staff was friendly and they even have a "bar" where they let you taste test before buying. read more

The couple who own the place are friendly and cool! They have mini events that bring people together in celebrating fun without alcohol! Super fun place! read more

A very cozy and welcoming spot! A really great selection of non alcoholic drinks and unique snacks. Dean and Obreanna are so much fun to chat with and have nice recommendations if you are looking for something in particular or new to try. read more

Sooooo happy that this place opened! Stopped by over the holidays twice with my wife. Met the owners who couldn't be nicer! Selection is wide and there are a few things I haven't seen in other N.A. shops. Will be regulars for sure! read more

As an owner of a sober cocktail lounge (Free Spirited), I know the need of places like Burden of Proof. The selection is wonderful and they have stuff from tea alternatives to 0.5 ABV. They also have RTDs (ready to drink), wine, spirit alternatives, and even pre packadged food. The Pinot Gris they have is great if you can do non alcoholic (0.5% ABV or less) and the French Bloom alcohol free Champagne 0.0% is lightly sweet, off dry, hibiscus notes and an all around winner! They have fun events like tastings too. My personal favorite thing is they have snacks, and the snacks are varied and can feed different dietary restrictions (I have to be gluten free so this is huge for me). The sardines are my favorite :). We buy them by the 5 lol. read more

Excellent NA bottle shop and mini grocery mart! They have a wide selection of spirit alternatives, wines, beers, bitters and Ready-to-Drinks for those who are new to NA to seasoned vets. Their snacks are also fun and interesting; you can find a sweet or savory snack to pair with the bottles you're taking home! Super excited for this to have opened up just in time for the holidays :) read more

The staff is so helpful, and the selection is amazing. Go in and explore. And talk to the staff, they will steer you the right way!

Such a fun shop with so many interesting non-alcoholic drink options. Definitely worth checking out.

Really amazing space! People were so kind and it's great to see so much variety in NA offerings. There was a tasting event when we were there so it was fun to try some beverages before we bought some! Dog friendly! read more