GABA Labs is revolutionising
adult social drinking

Pioneering new functional ingredients to give social drinkers what they want from alcohol, without the alcohol

Professor David Nutt,
Chief Scientific Officer

The GABA Labs’ mission:
Deliver better options for adult social drinkers

The SENTIA range of award-winning functional drinks uses natural ingredients to enhance mood and support social connection. SENTIA is available today in the UK, US and EU.

Alcarelle is a patentable biomimetic ingredient designed to promote conviviality and relaxation. Alcarelle will be licensed to drinks companies enabling them to offer a new generation of alcohol alternative beverages to adult social drinkers. Alcarelle will enter the regulatory process in the US (FDA GRAS) in 2025.

Consumer Response

Industry and consumer response to GABA Labs’ mission has been encouraging. You can let us know what you think using the links below. You will also see how others have responded.

Consumers, Socialisers: While out with friends, what would you want from the “IDEAL” drink?

Bar Owner or Mixologist: What factors would encourage you to stock and actively promote a GABA Labs-based beverage?

Ingredients Companies: How ready is the market for a functional alcohol alternative ingredient?

Drinks Brands: Are consumers ready for a GABA Labs “beyond ethanol” drink?

Public Health: Should Public Policy encourage research into alcohol alternatives?

Find out more

GABA: The Science