07/31/2026
Keep the Vibe High and the "Fish Cops" Low: Your Ultimate Lake Day Survival Guide
Hey Everyone!
The sun is shining, the lake is calling, and nothing says "summer long weekend" like heading out on the pontoon boat for a day on the water. It's the highlight of the season—friends, family, music, floating, and, for many, some refreshing drinks.
The Situation: Pontoon Perfection (With a Catch)
Picture this: You’ve got the perfect spot, the sun is high, and the pontoon boat is a floating party. The cooler is packed, and you reach for a drink to toast the weekend. Then you spot them—the conservation officers, aka the "Fish Cops," patrolling the water.
While we love and respect the job they do to keep us safe, we all know the tension that can arise with alcohol on boats, whether you're the designated operator or just along for the ride. No one wants to end a great day with a ticket, or worse.
But what if you didn’t have to compromise? What if you could have the taste of your favorite craft brew or cocktail—the refreshing hop bite, the crisp lime kick, the subtle ginger spice—and keep the vibe completely stress-free and "Fish Cop" friendly?
The Solution: Non-Alcoholic, Full-Flavor, No Compromise
This month, Rose & Raven Liquor Co. is focusing on the game-changers: premium, crafted, non-alcoholic (NA) beverages. These aren't your basic sugary sodas. They are complex, authentic, and satisfying drinks designed specifically for adults who love the taste of craft drinks but don't want the buzz.
For BVJ and Float Fest, and your entire summer on the water, these are your new best friends:
🔥 Featuring Our Lake Day Tasting Lineup 🔥
THE BEERS: Craft Taste, Zero Anxiety
These are the brews that have people doing double-takes. They have won awards competing against full-strength beers and are identical in taste, aroma, and complexity.
1. Athletic Brewing Co. Run Wild IPA (Blue Can)
The Vibe: For the hop-head. This is a quintessential, classic NA IPA.
The Taste: Brewed with a blend of five Northwest hops, it has an approachable bitterness and specialty malt body that mirrors the real deal perfectly. Crisp and super refreshing.
2. Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Blonde / Golden (Yellow Can)
The Vibe: The ultimate light and refreshing lake beer.
The Taste: A classic, clean, and refreshing NA Golden. It’s balanced and easy-drinking with subtle floral and earthy notes from the hops and a touch of sweetness from the malt.
THE COCKTAILS: Sophistication in a Can, Fish Cop Approved
Edna’s is revolutionizing NA cocktails with complex extracts and authentic flavor profiles. They are indistinguishable from their spirited counterparts.
3. Edna’s Non-Alcoholic Collins (Silver/Purple Can & Box)
The Vibe: Elegance on the water. A gin cocktail experience.
The Taste: This Gin Extract Collins is bright and zesty. The real lemon juice provides a crisp acidity, balanced by fine cane sugar and finished with a classic botanical juniper bite.
4. Edna’s Non-Alcoholic Margarita (Silver/Green Can & Box)
The Vibe: Sunset party on the pontoon.
The Taste: It’s all here: the essential balance of zesty lime, a kiss of fine salt, and an authentic Tequila extract and agave note that delivers the complex, smoky sophistication of a great margarita.
5. Edna’s Non-Alcoholic Mule (Silver/Copper Can & Box)
The Vibe: Fireside or daytime kicker. A spice lovers’ choice.
The Taste: An authentic Whiskey extract and ginger ale. Expect a powerful kick of spicy ginger and a satisfying, subtle smoky-charred whiskey finish that provides real depth.
6. Edna’s Non-Alcoholic Paloma (Silver/Red Can & Box)
The Vibe: Sunshine and tart, sophisticated flavor.
The Taste: This uses Tequila and Agave extracts to create the definitive, tart, and complex Paloma. Features real ruby red grapefruit juice and a pinch of fine salt for a perfectly balanced, refreshing NA treat.
Stock up and keep your cooler stocked with the drinks that let you enjoy the flavor, the people, and the moments—with zero stress.
Cheers to a Safe, Flawless, and Non-Stop Long Weekend!
— Your Team at Rose & Raven Liquor Co.
