One in three drinkers turning their backs on booze: Brits now raising glasses to 'alcohol-free' versions of their favourite tipple By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 18:49 EDT, 25 September 2024 | Updated: 18:50 EDT, 25 September 2024 e-mail View comments One in three drinkers is raising a glass to 'alcohol-free' versions of their favourite tipple, research suggests. Non-alcoholic spirits, wines and beers have surged in popularity over the past 12 months as consumers look for healthier options to booze. Experts say middle-class and young drinkers are increasingly using them to moderate alcohol intake, often alternating between full alcohol versions.
Overall, 31 per cent have consumed teetotal beverages, up from 25 per cent last year, according to the annual survey by the charity Drinkaware. But the biggest leap is among higher social classes, whose consumption has more than doubled since 2018, rising from 18 per cent to 38 per cent. One in three drinkers is raising a glass to 'alcohol-free' versions of their favourite tipple, research suggests (stock photo) Non-alcoholic spirits, wines and beers have surged in popularity over the past 12 months as consumers look for healthier options to booze (stock photo) Low-alcohol versions are also increasingly being used to cut down, with 36 per cent of drinkers saying they use them.
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