A LOW BLOW
Daily Mirror UK|February 01, 2024
Boozers will be bitter as major brewer slashes alcohol content
NATASHA WYNARCZYK
A LOW BLOW

JOHN Smith's bitter has become the latest beer to slash its alcohol strength, as owner Heineken announced price hikes.

The Dutch brewing giant said its top-selling John Smith's Extra Smooth will drop from 3.6% ABV to 3.4%.

This means the firm can take advantage of the new, lower rate of tax on booze under 3.5%.

This story is from the February 01, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.

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