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What an awesome Shop Opening Day in Otley

The opening day of Functional Drinks Club was awesome, and we'd just like to say a massive thanks to everyone who supported us on the day by coming down.

Kombucha Kev, founder of Functional Drinks Club, smiling at the Otley taproom Kevin Gillespie · 19 August 2023
What an awesome Shop Opening Day in Otley - Functional Drinks Club

The official opening day has been and gone.

It was like a whirlwind that had us off our feet from the doors opening at 9am to closing at 5pm.

We want to say a massive "THANKS" to everyone who came down on launch day and supported us.

What a community we have in Otley.

I can honestly say that I haven't experienced community spirit like Otley since I was a child living in Denholme at 8 years old.

I thought the days of town carnivals and festivals were over, but little things like my little girl being on the float for Otley Carnival is exactly why I tell everyone that Otley is an amazing place for young families.

Every thing is on your doorsteps, and that's what makes it awesome.

And, when you launch something new and you get a turnout of support like that. Well, it's quite humbling.

And, it's not just stopped at the launch day.

You've been coming back and getting your fresh refill of Kombucha.

We have 5 different flavours of Kombucha on Tap for you try including Ginger, Wild Mint, Vanilla & Orange, and Lime and Sea Salt. They will always rotate across the taps we have, so who knows that the flavour will be the week you pop in. What I can say is that it will taste delicious.

You can find out more about our Zero Waste Kombucha service here.

And, with over 24 different non-alcoholic beers, lagers and ales for you to choose from. You'll never get bored of trying new brews, or luck out of getting your usual.

It's probably worth mentioning here that these aren't brands you'll find in the supermarket. Functional Drinks Club doesn't do zero percent Heinekins or Amstel. If that's your flavour, you can get them at a good price in the supermarkets.

Anyway, we just wanted to put a post out saying thanks for the amazing support and we hope to see you all again really soon when you come in for your next hit of Kombucha or non-alcoholic drinks.

And, if you haven't done it yet, make sure you subscribe to our mailing list to so you don't miss out on our social and tasting events coming up.

Functional Drinks Club Shop Opening day in Otley

Functional Drinks Club shop interior just before opening the doors on launch day.

Functional Drinks Club Shop Interior

Functional Drinks Club Shop Interior

Functional Drinks Club Shop Opening Day filled with people

Kombucha Kev, founder of Functional Drinks Club, smiling at the Otley taproom
Written by Kev

I'm Kev. Twenty years in marketing, ten of them in public health, a former big wine drinker, and now the bloke behind Functional Drinks Club in Otley. I don't drink any more. I'm still fun at parties. Mostly.

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