Health concerns have been exacerbated in the pandemic, and people are looking for ways to balance smart food and drink choices with a desire for comfort and indulgence. SkinnyBooze meets their needs with an online shop of low-cal and low-alcohol brands, shipped straight to buyers’ homes.

Motivated by health and wellness, and turned off by an old-fashioned binge drinking culture, Gen Yers are drinking less and on the lookout for drinks that provide a buzz, but don’t leave any regrets the next day.

Keen to enjoy the taste of craft beer without the consequences, many Britons are exploring new types of offerings. With a lower ABV than average, micro- and small beers are storming the market, quenching the thirst of beer fans while minimising the chances of a hangover.

COVID-19 has accelerated a shift in boozing habits, with the closure of restaurants and pubs making at-home alcohol consumption the norm. But how are people replicating social drinking moments online, and how can alcohol brands participate in these occasions to earn long-term loyalty?