Notes From Our Founders

  • Be a Hosting Hero

    By Mariah Wood

    Thrown into the hosting spotlight this season? Now what? Here are five tips for pulling off an unforgettable holiday gathering.
  • A Sober Oktoberfest?

    By Vanessa Royle

    How is Oktoberfest evolving as consumers are moderating? This year, the world's oldest brewery will add a non-alcoholic varietal to the menu.
  • We Don't Make Mocktails

    By Mariah Wood

    At Tilden, we don’t make mocktails, we make non-alcoholic cocktails. Find that ridiculous? Let us explain.

  • Toasting to My Health

    By Vanessa Royle

    Today I am “toasting to my health.” What an interesting turn of phrase. Often an oxymoron, considering that most toasts involve alcohol. But for me, and a growing wave of consumers, alcohol is no longer part of that gathering ritual. ...

  • The Origin Story of Our Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

    By Mariah Wood

    I regularly get the question, “How did Tilden come to be?” or “What inspired you to build a beverage company?” The journey began at Harvard Business School where Vanessa and I were classmates. Prompted by a thirst for more inspiring...

  • Celebrating Three Years Sober

    By Vanessa Royle

    Three years ago, I quit drinking.  I cut out alcohol to curb my growing anxiety during COVID and never looked back. The reality was more nuanced, but you can read more about that here.  I’m thankful that as I was...