Generation Z's Unique Relationship with Alcohol: Challenges and Opportunities for Brands

Brands can engage Generation Z by emphasizing unique experiences, flavors, and packaging, particularly in RTD spirits. As Gen Z adopts moderation and low/no alcohol options, traditional large-volume categories like beer may decline in favor, pushing brands to innovate and cater to at-home consumption preferences.


Dublin, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Hot Topics Case Study: Generation Z and Alcoholic Beverages" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report focuses on Generation Z and their relationship with alcoholic beverages, examining attitudes and behaviors particular their generation and what they mean for alcohol brands globally.

As more and more Generation Z reach legal drinking age (LDA), alcohol industry attention has begun to increasingly focus on their particular preferences and opportunities to target them as a distinct group separate from their Millennial predecessors.

However, Zoomers' relationship with alcohol is notably different, with moderation and tee-total behavior ascendant, creating new challenges for brands who cannot rely on a status quo with these consumers.

Report Scope

  • Changing attitudes and behaviors increase the need to establish new connections between brands and Generation Z consumers. The alcohol industry may be less able to make money from mass market, lower-value products, unless they can draw on sizeable legacy audiences.
  • Generation Z's desire to experiment and enjoy new experiences offers potential to gain their attention via co-branding initiatives, particularly in the RTD spirits setting.
  • Traditional, volume-based categories like mainstream beer cannot be relied on if early Generation Z trends continue.
  • Memorable flavors, packaging, and settings will be key to attracting Zoomers on-trade, while their preference for at-home consumption means ensuring retail availability and practicality (e.g. via RTD options).
  • Generation Z is already a key driver in the low/no market, making them essential as more reach LDA and establish either teetotal or moderated alcohol routines.

Reasons to Buy

  • Gain insight into the latest alcohol trends targeting Generation Z.
  • Access global survey findings on Generation Z's latest attitudes and behaviors in lifestyle and alcohol consumption.
  • Understand emerging opportunities in the low/no alcohol space based on Zoomers' moderation behavior.

Company Coverage

  • ANON
  • Diageo
  • Absolut
  • Heinz

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/bhk10e

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