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VB Launches 3.5% Mid-Strength Beer as Drinking Habits Shift

Retail sales begin 9 March with multiple pack sizes nationwide.

Overview

  • VB Mid is confirmed at 3.5% ABV, delivering one standard drink per 375ml can.
  • VB Classic remains unchanged at 4.9% ABV, equating to 1.4 standard drinks per can.
  • The rollout starts 9 March across liquor stores in 30-packs of cans, six-packs, and 24-pack stubbies.
  • A new campaign features a jingle voiced by William McInnes that positions the brew for next-day readiness.
  • The brewer cites no-, low- and mid-strength beers at over 30% of sales, echoing research that Gen Z are nearly 20 times more likely than Baby Boomers to abstain.