Foster’s strength slashed to 3.4 percent ABV in the UK

United Kingdom | The cost of living crisis: Heineken UK will reduce the strength of its Foster’s lager to 3.4 percent ABV from 3.7 percent ABV as of February 2026 to take advantage of duty savings on weaker beers, the trade publication The Grocer reported on 11 November. Punters were reassured that Foster’s “updated” ABV will not affect taste. 

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