No beer in your glass? That’s no buzzkill when hanging with friends at a craft beer festival. Being the designated driver is easy.

The surge in quality and popularity of low-alcohol beers has made it possible. Beer festival hosts have taken note and hopped on the trend. While most people go to festivals to sample the variety of craft beers available, there’s no reason to skip being with friends if you’re on a hiatus from alcohol or your focus is on moderation.

“We will have lots of options for non-drinkers and (designated drivers) at the party this year,” said Gavin Anderson, whose Anderson Craft Ales is hosting its ninth birthday party on Aug. 9 until 10 p.m. in the London brewery’s parking lot.

There are two flavours of house-made soft drinks, lemon lime and cream soda. There’s kombuc

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