Posts tagged "Science"

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Is 0.5% Beer Alcohol-Free? The 0.0% vs 0.5% Debate
BeerHealth

Is 0.5% Beer Alcohol-Free? The 0.0% vs 0.5% Debate

Is 0.5% beer alcohol-free? UK guidance says no, but the Licensing Act says anything under 0.5% isn’t alcohol. The science, the law, and the taste, explained.

11 Apr 2026
Calories in Alcohol vs Alcohol-Free: The Uncounted Cost
HealthScience

Calories in Alcohol vs Alcohol-Free: The Uncounted Cost

Calories in alcohol vs alcohol-free drinks tell only half the story. Alcohol also blocks fat burning by 73%, drives overeating, and builds visceral fat.

3 Apr 2026
Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spirits: Beyond the Gin Dupe
ScienceSpirits

Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spirits: Beyond the Gin Dupe

Non-alcoholic botanical spirits like Seedlip and Three Spirit aren't trying to copy gin. They're building a new category, and here's why the best aren't dupes.

1 Apr 2026
Alcohol-Free Wine Alternatives: Why Wine Proxies Work Better
ScienceWine

Alcohol-Free Wine Alternatives: Why Wine Proxies Work Better

Dealcoholising wine leaves a structural hole beer doesn't. Alcohol-free wine alternatives like sparkling, aromatic whites and wine proxies actually fill it.

30 Mar 2026
Are CBD Drinks Legal? The Rules, the Science, and the Price
HealthScience

Are CBD Drinks Legal? The Rules, the Science, and the Price

Are CBD drinks legal? UK yes (with rules), US a state-by-state mess, EU stalled, Canada cannabis-only, Australia pharmacy-only. The law, the science, the price.

29 Mar 2026
Why Alcohol-Free Cider Tastes Good (And Always Has)
CiderScience

Why Alcohol-Free Cider Tastes Good (And Always Has)

Why alcohol-free cider tastes good when other AF drinks fall short. The science behind cider's natural advantage, award-winning bottles, and what to try.

27 Mar 2026
Alcohol-Free Stout vs Lager: Why One Tastes So Much Better
BeerScience

Alcohol-Free Stout vs Lager: Why One Tastes So Much Better

Alcohol-free stout vs lager: why stouts nail the switch to 0.5% while budget lagers fall flat. The flavour science explained, and what to actually buy.

27 Mar 2026