While the number of British pubs continues to dwindle – declining at a rate of 18 per week in 2017 – there is a glimmer of hope for the industry. By selling beer that’s been made on-site, the Five Points Brewing Company is appealing to craft fans seeking better brews in an authentic environment.

Painful, embarrassing, and bad for productivity – hangovers are at odds with the pace of 21st century life. Morning Recovery wants to change that with its South Korea-inspired, Silicon Valley-funded, scientist-backed concoction that claims to ease the effects of drinking heavily on a night out.

Despite growing evidence that Aussies are moderating their drinking behaviour in a positive manner, mainstream media regularly raises the red flag regarding the drinking habits of middle-aged mums. The consequence is a perpetuating cycle of stress-drinking about factors that contribute to stress-drinking.

Young Australians are happy buying wine in smaller sizes than older generations, as they turn their backs on larger tipples. And with many Aussies believing the country has a drinking problem, younger generations are turning their backs on binging and are instead embracing moderation.