Why is Stella 4.6 now?

Stella explained the change was in line with its commitment to responsible drinking. It wanted to give people greater choice in how they can moderate alcohol intake without having to sacrifice on the taste.

Why is Stella only 4.6 now?

Stella said the recipe change was in line with its commitment to responsible drinking. Dorien Nijs, brewmaster at Stella's Leuven plant in Belgium, said: “Taste and quality remain number one priority for Stella Artois drinkers, and we also recognise a health and wellness trend through moderation.

Why did they change Stella Artois?

Stella owners Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I say they've lowered the alcohol content in its canned, draft and gluten-free versions to capitalise on the popularity of "wellness trends". It last cut ABV from 5% to 4.8% in 2012 citing “evolving” drinking trends in the UK.

Did Stella Artois change?

British drinkers have reacted with fury after discovering Stella Artois has cut its alcohol percentage. The “reassuringly expensive” Belgian lager has had the amount of alcohol reduced from 4.8% to 4.6%. Budweiser Brewing Group announced the change last October – but UK drinkers are only now starting to notice.

What's wrong with Stella Artois?

It has an especially bad reputation in the U.K.

In the U.K., Stella is associated with binge drinking and aggressive behavior. This is allegedly due to its higher-than-average ABV. It has a violent, misogynist nickname that it's trying desperately to shake.

Stella Artois 4.6% - New strength, new taste ?

Why is Stella a wife beater drink?

Stella Artois used to market itself under the slogan "reassuringly expensive" but became popularly known in Britain as the "wife beater" beer because of its high alcohol content and perceived connection with aggression and binge drinking.

Why is Stella in short supply?

Popular Beers Like Stella Artois And Budweiser Could Be Hit By Summer Shortages. There could be a shortage of some of the UK's favourite beers this summer as workers at the factory strike to demand better pay.

Why are lagers getting weaker?

The decline is largely because the strength of alcoholic drinks has fallen from an average of 4.42 per cent to 4.14 per cent over the two years, a report by the Department of Health says.

Did Stella used to be stronger?

At 5.2% alcohol by volume, Stella Artois was typically stronger than most mainstream lagers (these days, in some markets, the alcohol has been reduced to 5%). As a result, when the beer was launched in the United Kingdom for the first time its advertising campaign was themed around “strength”.

Why does Stella say 1366?

The Anno 1366 on the Stella Artois logo refers to the origin of brewing in the city of Leuven. The city's tax records dated 1366 mention the existence of a local brewpub called Den Hoorn, ('Hoorn' in Flemish meaning 'Horn' in English, as is represented in the logo on the beer label).

Has Stella reduced alcohol?

The world's largest brewer will reduce the % Alcohol By Volume (ABV) of Stella Artois, Budweiser and Becks from 5% ABV to 4.8% ABV. See Daily Mail report. The move will reportedly save AB inBev up to £8.6 million a year in duty on off-trade sales alone, but follows an £11.6 million decline in Stella Artois sales.

Are Stella and Heineken similar?

Flavor. While the beers are similar on the nose with malt, yeast, and mild citrus, Stella is more pronounced with slight vegetal aromas. However, Heineken's flavors linger longer on the palate and are brighter. On the palate, Stella is lighter with a sweet aftertaste.

Does Stella Artois have chemicals?

In terms of flavor, Stella Artois is quite a drinkable beer with a bold, fruity, and malty sweetness. The hops are moderated to give this beer a soft, well-rounded dry but crisp finish. According to the manufacturer, only three ingredients are used to make this premium lager: water, barley, and hops.

Did Becks used to be 5%?

The mighty Becks has fallen

It's not just the drop from 5 to 4%, it's dropped from the best to an ordinary watery low end lager. Goodbye Becks!

How strong is Becks Vier?

Beck's Vier is a German-style pilsner lager with a smooth taste and a crisp finish. At 4% alcohol content, Beck's Vier is lower in alcohol that Beck's Original (4.8% ABV). Vier (four in German) refers to the 4% ABV, as well as the four ingredients of Water, Barley, Hops and Yeast.

Did Becks beer change their recipe?

The Beck's recipe has not changed since then

Right from the beginning, Beck's was made in accordance with the “Reinheitsgebot” – the German Purity Law of 1516, which requires a beer o be made only from hops, malt, barley, and water.

What's the new Stella?

Stella Artois announces it's first-ever limited-edition golden lager brewed especially for savoring: Stella Artois® Solstice Lager. Available nationwide on June 8th, it's full-flavored, refreshing and perfect for the summer season.

How many units of alcohol can you have a week?

Alcohol guidelines

It's recommended to drink no more than 14 units of alcohol a week, spread across 3 days or more. That's around 6 medium (175ml) glasses of wine, or 6 pints of 4% beer. There's no completely safe level of drinking, but sticking within these guidelines lowers your risk of harming your health.

What does Stella unfiltered mean?

The new Stella Artois beer is naturally unfiltered and celebrates the original brewing methods of the past. The absence of filtration gives the beer a “golden haze and allows the fresh flavours to burst through”.

Why is there a shortage of beer in supermarkets?

Supermarkets facing shortages on beer, meat and soft drinks due to CO2 shortage. Food and drink prices may rise even further and shops could run low on stock due to shortages of vital carbon dioxide gas.

Why is there a shortage of Fosters lager?

Pubs and off licences are struggling to get hold of beer because breweries are running short of CO₂ gas. They say distributors have run out of some big name brands, with one landlord believing "in a few weeks Fosters may be the only beer available on tap".

Have they stopped making Stella Cidre?

Cans and bottles of Stella Artois Cidre have been completely taken off shelves, while it has also scrapped lines of Desperados, Foster's Radler, Strongbow Cloudy Apple, John Smith's and BrewDog's Punk IPA.

What kind of person drinks Stella Artois?

Belgians Have a Term for People Who Drink Stella Artois—Tourists.