How are non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits made — and how healthy are they?

Story from ABC News article by Jacinta Bowler, 11 Feb 2025

After decades of hiding at the back of grocery store shelves, non-alcoholic beverages are getting their moment in the limelight.

Seen as a healthier way of drinking, a new study published this week in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review found that no or low alcohol beverages (NoLo) may help some higher-risk drinkers consume less alcohol.

Many bars are experimenting with using non-alcoholic spirits in cocktails, while breweries around the country are creating zero-alcohol versions of their product to keep up with demand.

Today, NoLo consumption is increasing worldwide, with ANZ’s Food For Thought Report finding that non-alcoholic beer made up about 10 per cent of beer sales in Australia in 2023.