Little Saints vs Brez: My Honest Experience
I didn’t set out to become a non-alcoholic drink connoisseur. I just wanted something that felt adult and relaxing without drinking alcohol. Plain sparkling water got boring fast, and sodas felt too sugary. That’s when I kept hearing about two brands over and over again: Little Saints and Brez.
Both promise vibes, not hangovers. But they go about it in very different ways. I tried both — multiple times — and here’s what my real experience was like.
Brief Product Descriptions
What Little Saints Is
Little Saints makes non-alcoholic canned cocktails and spirits that are meant to feel like real bar drinks. Think Palomas, Mojitos, Negroni-style spritzes — just without alcohol.
Instead of booze, Little Saints uses functional mushrooms and botanicals like lion’s mane and reishi. The drinks are very low in sugar (some are sugar-free) and focus heavily on flavor and ritual rather than a strong physiological effect.
To me, Little Saints feels like a craft mocktail brand first, wellness drink second.
What Brez Is
Brez is a non-alcoholic social tonic that leans into cannabinoids. Most Brez drinks contain:
- A small amount of THC
- CBD
- Lion’s mane extract
The idea isn’t to mimic a cocktail — it’s to deliver a light euphoric, relaxed feeling without alcohol. The flavors are simpler and more refreshing, almost like a lightly herbal sparkling soda.
Brez is much more about how it makes you feel than pretending to be a classic drink.
Why People Compare Little Saints and Brez
People lump these two together because they both sit in the “grown-up drinks without alcohol” category. They’re:
- Alcohol-free
- Designed for social situations
- Marketed as mood-enhancing
- Way more interesting than plain sparkling water
But the reason people keep comparing them is simple:
Little Saints focuses on flavor and calm.
Brez focuses on feeling something.
How Each One Feels (My Real-World Experience)
My Experience With Little Saints
Little Saints impressed me immediately on taste. These actually feel like cocktails, not juice or soda pretending to be one. When I cracked one open at a dinner party, I didn’t feel like I was missing out at all.
Effect-wise, the feeling was subtle. I noticed a gentle calm — like my nervous system softened a bit — but nothing dramatic. No buzz, no float, no euphoria. Just relaxed and present.
Some nights I felt a difference, other nights it mostly felt like a really good mocktail. That inconsistency seems pretty common.
My Experience With Brez
Brez hit differently. Within about 20–30 minutes, I felt a clear shift in mood. Not drunk. Not high. Just… lighter. My thoughts slowed down, my body relaxed, and social moments felt easier.
The feeling reminded me of that first exhale after a long day — or the calm part of a sunset hang. It was definitely more noticeable than Little Saints, but still gentle and controlled.
If Little Saints is a vibe, Brez is a noticeable state change.
Adaptogens vs Cannabinoids: What That Means for Your Body
Adaptogens & Mushrooms (Little Saints)
Adaptogens and functional mushrooms are meant to help your body manage stress. They’re not intoxicating and don’t create a “high.” The effects are usually mild, cumulative, and highly individual.
That explains why Little Saints feels calming to some people and barely noticeable to others.
Cannabinoids (Brez)
Brez uses low-dose THC and CBD, which interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system. Even at small doses, this tends to feel more direct and predictable.
You’re still fully functional, but the relaxation is more obvious — which is why Brez feels closer to an alcohol alternative for many people.
Best Moments to Drink Each
When I Choose Little Saints
- Dinner parties
- Social events where taste matters
- When I want a cocktail-like experience
- Nights where I don’t want any psychoactive effect
When I Choose Brez
- Unwinding after work
- Casual social hangs
- Evenings when I want to relax deeply
- Times I’d normally reach for a drink to “take the edge off”
Can They Really Replace Alcohol?
Not completely — and I think that’s an important expectation to set.
Neither Little Saints nor Brez will get you drunk or impaired. But they replace the ritual, and in Brez’s case, they replace some of the relaxation people chase with alcohol.
Little Saints replaces the experience.
Brez replaces part of the feeling.
Side Effects, Safety, and Daily Use
Side Effects I’ve Noticed or Seen Reported
- Little Saints: Mostly none, though some people say they don’t feel any effect at all
- Brez: Mild drowsiness or extra relaxation for some people, especially if sensitive to THC
Safety Notes
Both are generally safe for healthy adults. That said, Brez contains cannabinoids, so it’s not for everyone. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, sensitive to THC, or on medications, it’s smart to check with a professional first.
Price: Are They Worth It?
These are premium drinks. You’re paying several dollars per can.
Are they worth it?
That depends on what you value.
- If flavor, ritual, and aesthetics matter → Little Saints can feel worth it
- If feeling relaxed without alcohol matters → Brez may feel more justifiable
If you expect a dramatic effect for the price, you might be disappointed.
Final Verdict: Who Should Choose Which?
Choose Little Saints If:
- You want a true mocktail experience
- You care more about flavor than effects
- You want something totally non-psychoactive
Choose Brez If:
- You want a noticeable calm or mellow uplift
- You’re curious about cannabinoids
- You want something closer to alcohol without alcohol
My Final Take
Little Saints is what I drink when I want to feel included and classy.
Brez is what I drink when I want to actually unwind.
