They don’t smoke, they don’t drink, and they want nothing more than to own a house and start a business. The kids of Generation Z may not even be 20 yet, but they've already earned a reputation as a bunch of squares. But are these digital natives really born to be mild?

Clubs and pubs in the UK are closing, and young people are drinking less than ever. A lack of money, advances in technology and a need for exclusivity have changed the party scene. But has staying in really become the new going out?

Energy drink sales are on a caffeine high at $27.5 billion worldwide. But in the depths of Germany's underground scene, naturally caffeinated Club-Mate is the only one to be found in the hands of clubgoers and hackers. How has it won the hearts and minds of the young with barely any advertising?

In Germany, beer is considered a pure drink – brewed according to a 500-year-old regulation – but most people just want it to be cheap and easy to drink. A craft beer movement is gaining momentum as a result. But is German beer culture in danger of losing its heritage?