JOURNAL — non-alcoholic

If you pay attention to non-alcoholic drinks, you've probably come across the term "0.0%". But what does that actually mean - and why is it so important, especially for non-alcoholic aperitifs? What does “0.0%” mean? It's simple: 0.0% means that the drink contains absolutely no alcohol. Not even traces. Many "non-alcoholic" drinks can contain up to 0.5% alcohol, which is often created during the production process. Even if this makes little difference to most people, there are situations in which 0.0% is required. For whom is 0.0% important? Pregnant and breastfeeding women: They should be particularly careful to avoid alcohol....

In the world of drinks, alcoholic beverages often enjoy a prestige that their non-alcoholic counterparts lack. Whether at a celebration, in a restaurant or at a quiet dinner, a glass of wine, a craft beer or an aged whisky is often seen as more valuable and luxurious than its non-alcoholic counterpart. But why is that? And how come non-alcoholic counterparts are sometimes even more expensive? The Cultural Significance of Alcohol Alcohol has a deep historical and social significance in many cultures. Wine, beer and spirits have accompanied humanity for thousands of years and are an integral part of religious ceremonies,...