He said: "My parents fixated on the perfect pairings at happy hour and inspired my foray into the restaurant business. Read More Related Articles The news that I had to give it up meant the end of my career, but it also felt like the end of my social life. A County Durham entrepreneur has seen his alcohol-free beer business score success, despite leaving the Dragons’ Den empty handed.

Alison Grieve: How G-Hold story became a global sensation after insider.co.uk posted it and reminded me of all the people who care about us I got bored of selling, cheap mass marketed corporate rum with a fake Caribbean history and standard vanilla flavourings, so I decided to make my own.” Paul StanleyMark Wong was seen on last night’s episode of the BBC show, pitching his alternative beer company Impossibrew to the panel and telling them how he devised the drinks after being told by doctors to quit drinking alcohol. I wanted to be able to go out with mates and enjoy myself, and sitting there sipping soda water just wasn’t going to be the same. The investment of cash was secondary, but it allows me to think bigger and go after some larger accounts like Sainsbury’s." The 24-year-old had moved to the UK from Hong Kong when he was 13 and was unable to speak any English, and went on to study philosophy at Durham University. Two years later Impossibrew, based in Durham, was formed, with all the drinks crafted at a brewery in Allendale, Northumberland.

Kate Darracott and her husband and co-owner Graham Darracott appeared on episode 6 of season 18 and although they left the den with some new customers, no investment was forthcoming from the dragons. For any drinks brands wanting to take part in the programme, they have also created a blog post on ‘ How to apply to be on Dragon’s Den‘. Called the Pinter, the device allows people to make up to 10 pints of beer at home, which the company claims will make it fresher than anything bottled or canned.With the Pinter we’re going to deliver a new world of fresh beer into people’s homes. Everyone would drink brewery fresh beer if they could, the Pinter now means they can.” Commenting on winning the investment, Poster says: “Being chosen to be featured on Dragons’ Den early into our journey as a business, and ultimately securing five offers, high-profile investment and mentorship is testament to the crucial need that PerfectTed fulfils.”