It all started with a simple craving—a taste of home. After 12 incredible years living in Australia, I returned to the UK with one thing on my mind: a refreshing pint of my favourite, fresh-pressed alcoholic ginger beer.

I was amazed to discover that the market here was completely different. The limited options I found were bland, full of artificial additives, fillers (like wine) and rarely 100% gluten-free. I just couldn't settle for it. That taste I had grown to love—that vibrant, zesty, all-natural flavour—was missing. I knew there had to be a better way to make an alcoholic ginger beer.

What began as a personal quest soon became an obsession. I started experimenting in my own kitchen, meticulously testing over 50 different types of ginger from around the world. It was a long journey of trial and error, but my passion for finding that perfect taste drove me forward.

Finally, after countless batches, I found the one. The perfect recipe was well-balanced, clean, and featured only two key ingredients: fresh, organic ginger and lemons. It was something completely different from what was available, and our friends couldn't get enough of it. We were truly amazed that even people who didn't usually like ginger beer absolutely loved Sunnyside!

The overwhelmingly positive feedback at food festivals gave us the confidence to take the next step. With the incredible support of 84 backers on Kickstarter, we successfully raised the funds to produce our first trial batch. After two sold-out production runs, we knew we were on to a good thing.

Our journey is proof that when you act with integrity, you can achieve something special. We're committed to using only the best ingredients and being transparent about what goes into every can and pint. This commitment is at the heart of our brand, helping us build genuine mateship with our customers and everyone we work with. The story of our journey is one of adventure and positivity, and we’re so excited for you to be a part of it.

Ever wondered how some businesses get off the ground? Well in our case, it’s all down to these legends below who pledged their hard cash in support of Sunnyside Drinks Co. These founding members are the reason we’re here and we’ll forever be grateful.  

Thomas de Vries, Giles Roberts, Lindey Cole, Geoff and Anna Heath, Will Oatley, Nick Smart, Adam Williams, Mike Thisted, Sandra Hockenhull, Doreen Hall, Beth Clifton, Andra Stan, Clare McGuinness, Rosy Harrington, Ian Davidson, James Brueton, Tim Rasbash, Katharine Duncan, Christabel Cant, Jemima Collins, Mark Williams, Hanna Hiscoe-James, Holly Chapman, Mark Terris, Remi Baker, Mikala Tai, Tom & Rosie Boardman, Sebastian Bennett, Sue Williams, Lou Lea, Elizabeth Tekno, Ned Curtis, Søren Andreasen Aktieselskabet Dagelykke Ejendomme, Paul McGuinness, Milla Rae, Nabil Mustafiz, Paul O’Boyle, Jonny Rt Hon Stark Esq, Matthew Dutton, Chelsea Glanville, JJ O’Neill, Irene Hawlader-Bell, Evan Golbach, Andrew Linch, Cat Paterson, Catherine Hay, Ollie’s Bouncy Castle Hire, Tom Cherrill, Frazer Hiscoe-James, Tineke Poot, Adam Ward, Jack Rodgers, Thomas Richardson, Kuldip Jagdev, Wes Britten, Professor Sir Harry Twort, Rebecca Herbert, Sharon Oakes, Duncan Warner, Emily Marcham, Chris Ramsay, Thomas Kaye, Brith Erichsen, Sarah Stringer, Ali and Rob Sprason, Nick Heath, Jack Boulton, Chris and Jane Pilton, Natalie Farmer, Daniel Close, Alexander Cowie, Sally Gray, Luke Jacques, Will Barlow, Helen Stolton, Geraint Hughes, Nick Jeggo, David Milligan, Dulcie Flynn, Ray Hartley, Roy Hockenhull.