We're stirring up social drinking once again with a NEW mood enhancing spirit in our range

Our Chief Science Officer, Professor David Nutt, and his team at GABA Labs have launched a second mood enhancing variant, SENTIA Black.

On the discovery that the GABA neurotransmitter (which produces relaxed and sociable sensations) is at the heart of the ‘good’ alcohol experience, GABA Labs has pioneered its next botanical blend, SENTIA Black, a powerful plant-based formula whose ingredients alchemize GABA activity in the brain.

With science and innovation at the heart of GABA Lab’s work, and renowned British neuropsychopharmacologist, Professor David Nutt, leading the science; SENTIA was designed to produce those light, relaxed and positively social feelings that drinkers’ have positively associated with alcohol for centuries, without the downsides.

RED VERSUS BLACK: DESIGNED TO SUIT YOUR MOOD
SENTIA’s ‘Science of Conviviality’ means GABA Labs understands how to tap into that two-drink feeling. But drinking alcohol isn’t a one-dimensional experience. We use alcohol to relax, to liven up, to connect, to socialise and to reduce inhibitions, therefore its science-based solutions have been designed to suit distinct moods.

SENTIA RED
• Mood: Designed to help you relax, connect, and harmonize
• Moment: SENTIA Red is perfect for after-work intimate drinks and to wind-down for the weekend
• Taste: Sweet heady aromatics, rich herbal complexity, and bittersweet spiced berries.
• Serve: Enjoy 25ml neat, over ice, with a premium tonic and an orange garnish or in a sophisticated cocktail.

SENTIA BLACK
• Mood: Designed to stimulate the release of GABA for focus and conviviality
• Moment: SENTIA Black is for that lunchtime moment, or after-hours gathering, think socialising at a bar with your most stylish friends
• Taste: Intense spiced pepper warmth, earthy body and smoky bitter finish
• Serve: Enjoy 25ml neat, over ice, with a soda, ginger beer, or in a sophisticated cocktail.

Thanks to both liquids’ rich and complex flavours, both SENTIA RED or BLACK can be enjoyed neat on the rocks, with a premium tonic or in a sophisticated serve, meaning that raising a glass of SENTIA hits your sweet spot, without hitting you with a hangover.

SENTIA BENEFITS:
• Has no refined sugar, and uses natural sweetener, agave, to enhance its taste
• Is jam-packed with antioxidants due to its 11 herbal ingredients
• Has under 10 calories per serving – in comparison to the 110 calories in a standard shot of gin
• SENTIA Black has 6.5cals per 25ml serve and SENTIA Red has 9cals per 25ml serve
• Vegan, Gluten free, Fair Trade, GM Free, 65% organic and zero allergens

Professor David Nutt said: “Humans are social beings. We need to relax and unwind together and abstaining from alcohol should not have to mean ‘going without.’ We want mindful drinkers to be able to ‘opt in’ and socialise with sophisticated drinks choices that bring the proven benefits of relaxation to their wellbeing.

GABA Labs has imagined an inevitable move towards a functional alcohol-free generation of drinks for some time, and we are thrilled to have pioneered the world-first, scientifically proven GABAergic range of spirits, offering the upsides people seek from alcohol, without the alcohol itself.

Being able to offer customers a different drinking experience based on whether they choose to drink SENTIA Red, designed to help you connect and harmonise, versus our brand-new format, SENTIA Black which offers focus and conviviality, is incredibly exciting for us, for adult social drinkers and for the evolution of alcohol alternatives across the board.”

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Our customers moments

SENTIA is for sure my number one choice when it comes to alternative drinking. Great taste on its own, on ice or as a mixer. I love being creative with it and sharing with friends. The buzz is awesome too.
Lola
I am AMAZED with how SENTIA made me feel. A few glasses brought that joyous "buzzed" feeling, like alcohol—but no brownouts, no headaches. Felt confident and sociable. This stuff is the future. Can’t wait for new flavors.
Kevin
We bought the small bottle, unsure it would deliver. Pleasantly surprised—on ice with a mixer it was satisfying. After two I felt a bit of a buzz! It’s now on my Christmas list. 
Jill
I gave up alcohol over a year ago. Tried SENTIA with low expectations, but I’m truly surprised! Slightly unusual taste but works well with alcohol-free fizz. After a couple glasses I feel relaxed and chilled. Total game changer! 
Amanda
As a 40-something home-working parent, a clinking glass of something refreshingly bitter marks the end of my day. I’ve tried a bunch of 0% gin substitutes, and they always just make me want a real drink; SENTIA is satisfying on its own terms. I’m a total convert. 
Lucy
As autistics, this stuff has been game changing for me and my wife. We've tried herbal products before, but nothing comes close to SENTIA. 
Samuel
Very good, felt relaxed, no hangover. Perfect
Jonny
SENTIA is a game changer!!!! I avoid alcohol due to hangovers. This is the only alternative I know that actually works—you feel like you’ve had a couple. And it’s delicious!!! 
Jeanette
Having cut alcohol completely, this drink is a total game changer! Amazing for social drinking with friends. 
Hannah
I love it. 10 out of 5 stars.
Bernie
At a 40th party, I had two glasses of SENTIA with ginger beer. Felt lively and a bit drunk like everyone else. Wore off cleanly. Felt like I was drinking too. Would recommend for a buzz without alcohol. 
Craig
Wanted something to replace my evening G&T. This hits the spot—I love the taste, feel more relaxed, no longer crave alcohol, and I sleep better with fewer calories. 
Michael
I drink it neat—spicy with a little throat burn. Great social lubricant without the toxins! 
Juls
I had to stop drinking and wasn’t expecting SENTIA to work. GABA Black with cola tastes like rum and coke and delivers a merry buzz. I’ve recommended it and just ordered another bottle. 
Ashleigh
I crave alcohol, sugar and dopamine hits. I’ve struggled to find a substitute—until tonight! Two long drinks with lemonade and I’m relaxed and sleepy. Don’t want anything else! 
Donna
GABA Red, ice, and a quality tonic—perfect for winding down after work, with just the right spiciness.
Axel
Early in sobriety I tried alcohol-free alternatives—they were unpalatable. Then I found SENTIA. Now I look forward to winding down without hangover anxiety. Three and a half years sober and SENTIA’s been a good friend.
Tiffany
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