Alcohol

New Israeli craft beers tell stories of war, recovery, and creativity

From light lagers to imperial stouts, Israel’s new craft beers offer unique flavors and stories in every sip.

The brewer of four Shomron beers says that brewing is what cured him from post-trauma after many years of active combat duty.
 A woman suffering from alcohol consumption; illustrative.

Trump admin. advises Americans to consume alcohol in moderation in order to be healthier

Chateau Montalbert.

Wine Talk: Experiencing la dolce vita

A BOTTLE of vodka, found in the glove compartment of a speech therapist by police in Tel Aviv, December 29, 2025.

Speech therapist with bottle of vodka in glove compartment arrested for DUI


How much happiness: The celebs’ tequila at a surprising price that shocked the market

While celebrities are photographed with the luxurious tequila bottle in clubs, it can be found between canned goods and ketchup at Osher Ad for only NIS 799.

 Clase Azul Reposado tequila

Wait, what did we just eat?

Launches, news, and pours: We tasted the new products and got excited.

 Alfred's Mortadella

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.