The ALKAA Team:

ALKAA is a patented, in-glass sachet designed to reduce certain trace compounds found in alcoholic beverages — before you sip.

Curious how it works and why we built it? Watch the video to meet the founders.

Why We Built ALKAA:

Meet Paul:

I’ve always been drawn to fixing things and understanding how systems work. That started early, growing up in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State, where I worked in my family’s trucking company as a diesel mechanic. The job taught me discipline: diagnose the problem, test solutions, and respect the details. That mindset has shaped everything I’ve built since.

I’m not a heavy drinker, but over time I noticed that certain drinks didn’t sit well with me. Rather than brushing it off, I became curious—what’s actually in alcoholic beverages beyond ethanol, and why do people respond so differently?

In 2021, as Sara and I relocated to New York, I began researching the trace compounds that can be present in wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails, and whether it was possible to reduce exposure to some of them before drinking. That research led to ALKAA: a patented, in-glass sachet designed to reduce certain trace compounds in alcoholic beverages without adding anything to the drinker. ALKAA treats the drink—not the body. Nothing is ingested.

We built ALKAA through iterative development, structured testing, and real-world feedback. If you have questions, concerns, or want to share your experience, reach out anytime—Sara and I read every message, and we’re here to help.

Meet Sara:

I’m Sara — Co-Founder of ALKAA, and the operator behind the scenes. I lead customer experience, day-to-day operations, and the details that turn a great invention into a consistent, premium product people can rely on.

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and have always loved work that’s equal parts creative and practical. For years, I made bespoke quilts and taught reading to children and adults — experiences that trained me to listen closely, communicate clearly, and take pride in doing things the right way.

Before ALKAA, I also worked in direct sales and learned what matters most in a consumer brand: service, trust, and a product that earns repeat customers. Today, I’m full-time at ALKAA HQ in New York’s Hudson Valley, building systems that keep our standards high and our customers supported.

Paul and I have been a team for 30 years — and now we get to raise ALKAA together.

ALKAA: Built on Clarity, Testing, and Trust

  • EXPERTISE:

    ALKAA was built through years of focused research, development, and real-world feedback to address a common problem: some people are sensitive to certain trace compounds that can be present in alcoholic beverages. We designed a simple tool that treats the drink before you sip — helping people enjoy their night with more confidence.

  • AUTHORITY:

    ALKAA is protected by a U.S. patent and represents a new, premium category: in-glass drink treatment. We invest in structured testing and publish clear education so customers can understand what ALKAA does — and what it doesn’t do. Our goal is to earn trust through accuracy and transparency, not hype.

  • EXPERIENCE:

    We built ALKAA through iterative prototyping, controlled testing, and extensive real-world use across wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails. The product is designed to reduce certain trace compounds in the beverage — without changing alcohol content and without adding anything to you. (ALKAA treats the drink, not the body. Nothing is ingested.)

  • TRUST:

    Transparency and integrity guide everything we do. We share educational resources, support our claims with testing, and stay reachable — because trust is built one conversation at a time. If you have questions, we’ll give you straight answers and point you to the most reliable information we have.