Many people may sign up for wine subscriptions to discover new tastes but these products often aren’t personalised. Thanks to ‘wine preference algorithms’, Good Pair Days helps decipher Australians’ unique taste buds, using the findings to offer a selection of monthly wines for them to explore.

Alcohol consumption may be declining Down Under, but more than two-thirds of Aussies still consider a drink with mates to be a great national tradition. Can low- and no-alcohol beers provide an adequate substitute for booze? And what constitutes a beer-drinking experience without the beer?

Until 150 years ago, all beers were sour. Sydney’s The Grifter Brewing Co. is helping bring this acidic beverage back into the spotlight with a tangy pink lemonade beer and ‘Acid Drop’ ale that sell fast in Australia’s hot climate. So how did the ‘sour’ make its way into the pub? And is it here to stay?

COVID-19 has accelerated a shift in boozing habits, with the closure of restaurants and pubs making at-home alcohol consumption the norm. But how are people replicating social drinking moments online, and how can alcohol brands participate in these occasions to earn long-term loyalty?