Foster’s beer drinkers in the UK will soon find their lager’s alcohol strength cut to 3.4%.
Heineken UK, which brews Foster’s, said cutting the alcohol strength from the current 3.7% would make the lager eligible for lower rates of alcohol duty.
The brewer hinted at cheaper pints saying “customers benefit from more competitive pricing” because of the lower tax charge.
The change is set to go into effect by February, marking the second time in three years that Foster’s alcohol percentage, or ABV, has been diluted.
Heineken UK said it was responding to changes in UK government policy, which have encouraged brewers to offer lower alcohol options.
I’m going to Australia soon. What do you recommend?
Lot’s of water
Can confirm.
As far as beer goes, each state has a favorite mass produced one and a gazillion local small ones. Try a one of each sort you like
I appreciate it ;)
Victoria Bitter. Don’t just take my word for it, take this advertising campaign. Honestly by the end there’s no way you won’t feel like a VB.
https://youtu.be/WA1h9h7-_Z4
https://youtu.be/EIK6DXnW_oM
Most of my thirsts are not hard-earned but the music is catchy. I’ll give it a go, thank you.
If you get the chance, give matos mango beer a shot, it rips. Made out in Broome, WA and tastes like a Weis bar. Their ginger beer is a refreshing too!
Generally, look for stuff that’s independent - there’s a label on most indi tins. Our corporate, mass market stuff is evil and piss water (it’s good because it’s OUR piss water and we have a lot of fond memories attached, not because it’s good)
James Squire 150 lashes, Furphy, Little Creatures, Boags Premium - are my personal favourites from major breweries
There’s also thousands of small independent micro brewers you can visit and some venues will stock a good variety of the local independents who make every type of beer imaginable: lagers, ales, stouts etc
If you’re in Brisbane at all go to The he Scratch near the train station in Milton
I’m afraid that’s too far up north. It’s apparently a huge island!
A VB (Victoria Bitters) is a classic. I was a big fan of the Tooheys New (a regular lager) and especially the Tooheys Old (dark ale). It was one of only two dark beers I could find.
I takt enjoyed Toohey’s White Stag when i lived there though that was 16 years ago 👴
A point in each shnoztril, champion.