Alcohol

What's brewing in Israel's craft beer scene this summer?

From a World Cup lager to a bitter Jaffa orange ale, five Israeli craft beers are tested to find which brews truly deserve a place in your summer cooler.

FIVE DIFFERENT CANS for BeerBazaar American Lager depict iconic soccer players from past Mondials.
British gin brands featured at the “Distilling Excellence: UK Gin Showcase” in Tel Aviv on July 13, 2026.

British Embassy showcases UK gin as exports to Israel approach £4m.

Aftermath of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok.

Death toll in Bangkok pub fire rises to 32 with dozens still in hospital, officials say

Yinon Tamir and Tal Cymbalista in Verstill's facility in northern Israel

Near Lebanese border, Israeli tech reshapes how premium spirits are made


How alcohol consumption impacts cancer risk - explainer

US dietary guidelines currently recommend two or fewer drinks per day for men and one drink or less per day for women.

 Adolescents Drink Alcohol, Illustration.

Israeli Alexander Brewery's bock beer wins silver at European Beer Star contest

Alexander Brewery has been almost the only Israeli craft brewery to win awards in international competitions, beginning in 2013. 

 TWO BEERS featured at the Alexander Brewery press tour and conference: Alexander Bock Beer (L) and Alexander Fest Lager.

Meet acetaldehyde, the neurotransmitter that messes our brains on alcohol

The interplay of mainly depressant and occasionally activating effects of alcohol creates chaos in the brain, leading to perceptions of dizziness and impaired situational assessment.

 The interplay of mainly depressant and occasionally activating effects of alcohol creates chaos in the brain.

A kind of comfort: White wines to warm up our winter

Rich in alcohol, full-bodied, aged, and semi-dry—Orit Grinboim-Liron recommends winter-friendly white wines from around the world, including one unmissable Israeli wine.

 White wine

Vitkin Winery: Leading Israel's revolution against Cabernet and Chardonnay

Vitkin Winery forged a new path and took many of the Israeli wine producers with them. They created change and still inspire their peers with their innovative winemaking.

 SIBLING PARTNERS in Vitkin: Assaf Paz, the winemaker; and Sharona Belogolovsky, the CEO.

Moderate wine consumption cuts heart disease risk by 50%, study finds

Researchers caution that the benefits were only observed in high-risk older adults on a Mediterranean diet.

 Risk reduction of 50% that is significantly higher than what some medications, such as statins, can achieve.

All about beer: A serious, ancient craft, built on science, expertise, and deep love

Proverbs 31 says, in one translation, “Give beer (sheichar) to those who are perishing, wine for those who are in anguish.”

 A cold mug of beer

Alcohol and drug use common among at-risk youth during Israel-Hamas War - ELEM

ELEM, an organization aimed at helping Israel’s at-risk youth, served over 13,000 youth in 2024. The organization’s poll surveyed over 3,000 of the young people it has helped.

 Adolescents Drink Alcohol, Illustration.

Your finger length could reveal your drinking habits, scientists find

Prenatal testosterone exposure, reflected in the 2D:4D digit ratio, may influence alcohol consumption patterns.

 Finger length ratio and alcohol consumption. Illustration.

Al Capone’s whiskey lands in Israel

We reviewed the new products hitting the shelves.

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