From Hollywood Nights To Kratom ‘Beer’: Nico Tortorella’s New Sobriety Ritual

After years spent in bars and under Hollywood’s bright lights, actor Nico Tortorella has turned his sobriety journey into a new kind of social ritual: DER, a kratom-infused, non-alcoholic “beer” alternative inspired by classic American lagers. Launched with Korthal’s Collection, DER contains 30 milligrams of mitragynine, which the brand bills as an entry-level dose aimed at focus and a gentle lift rather than intoxication. The drink debuts online in 44 states and at CBD Kratom stores, positioned as a swap for alcohol, coffee or energy drinks during social settings. Its red, white and blue branding nods to stalwarts like Bud Light, while the flavor leans into kratom’s bitterness with hoppy notes and a touch of grapefruit—what Tortorella calls a deliberate echo of the “cheap beer” of his college years. Read the original Forbes piece here.