@0c1a9324 I assume you're referring there to the restaurant alcohol rules "if you’re 16 or 17 and accompanied by an adult, you can drink (but not buy) beer, wine or cider with a meal". I always found it odd that a lot of people, including some pubs and restaurants, are not aware of that. 

 @ce774c67 It's legal for parents or guardians to serve alcohol to minors at much lower ages at home—IIRC the minimum legal age used to be 5? (I grew up having a small glass of wine with the Friday night meal before synagogue from about 8.) 

 @0c1a9324 yes, I think you are right, it's 5. Ours had a drop of wine now and again, too, birthdays etc. I'd never realised that the US law is a total ban, not just a sales restriction, is that right? Does that mean no tiramisu or trifle? No cans of Shandy? 🤔 I need to read up on it 😊