Record demand was seen for low and no alcohol beer: with sales up nearly 30%.
There was also ‘very strong demand’ for sparking wine: with sales up 40%.
“Interestingly, this year it was low and no beer and cider which saw the highest demand – a reversal on Dry January 2021 when wine and spirit alternatives were the most popular,” said Tesco Category Buying Manager for Beer and Cider Marianne Aitken.
“Those high sales were encouraged by the huge popularity of Lucky Saint craft lager and also the exclusive listing of Corona Cero at our stores.”
Popular drinks this year have included:
- Nozeco Spumante Alcohol Free – demand up by more than 200% on last Dry January
- Gordons 0.0% - sales contributed to more than a third of all no and low alcohol spirit sales
- Craft lager Lucky Saint – demand up 100% on last year