Sophie Williamson with her company’s alcohol-free ‘‘gin’’. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDIt’s been a sobering experience moving into the world of beverages for Sophie Williamson, writes Kim Dungey. Most Australians can sing a line or two from Slim Dusty’s iconic song, A Pub With No Beer. But 64 years later, there is a growing movement towards alcohol-free beverages and Sophie Williamson is at its forefront. Miss Williamson helped set up Australia’s first alcohol-free bar in May this year and reckons New Zealand will eventually follow suit — it just might take longer because of our smaller population.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 09, 2021 15:31 UTC