There's no denying most Australians love a drink or two – even our former prime minister set the world record for downing a beer! Luckily we Aussies value quality as well as quantity (and speed-sculling) when it comes to enjoying a drink. CHOICE reviews a range of alcoholic beverages including beers, ciders, wines and alcopops to help you choose the best quality drop.
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Taste tests and tips on beers, ciders, wines and alcopops. Bottoms up!
Buying guides
How to buy the best cider
The in-cider scoop on apple and pear cider in Australia.
Articles
Which non-alcoholic gin and tonic tastes best?
We taste tested five premixed options to see how they compare.
Beer taste test: imported vs locally brewed
How do premium imported beers shape up against their locally brewed versions?
Alcopops taste test
Can you taste the spirits in an alcopop? We test popular brands to find out.
Gordon's alcoholic vs non-alcoholic gin taste test
We conducted a blind taste test to find out which tastes best and whether you can tell the difference.
Non-alcoholic sparkling wine review – Maggie Beer, Lindeman's, Edenvale and more
We review six non-alcoholic sparkling wines to see which one tastes the best.
Non-alcoholic beer review – Heineken, Carlton and more
We review six non-alcoholic beers to see which one tastes the best.
Fast alcohol delivery services compared
They can deliver a six-pack to your door within minutes, but which service offers the best bang for your buck?
Are wine clubs worth joining?
They may take the hassle out of choosing wine, but do wine clubs offer value for money? We pore over the pros and cons.
BeerDroid review
Meet the $799 BeerDroid automated brewing system.
Preservatives in wine and beer
Are preservatives and by-products to blame for hangovers and other adverse reactions?
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