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Molson Coors updates - Coors Light and Rekorderlig
We have received notification that Molson Coors intend to lower the ABV of Coors Light from 4% to 3.4% from March 2025. Rekorderlig will also be privy to a lower ABV.
Question. Will I need to order Coors Light via a new product code, and will this be sign-posted in the Pub Hub?
Answer. Yes, a new product code will be made live closer to March. We will sign-post the new code within Pub Hub so it is easy to find.
Question. Do we expect a gap in availability during the change in ABV?
Answer. No, we do not anticipate any interuptions to availability
Question. Will I need a new font/Badge/Optic, reflecting the correct ABV?
Answer. No, your existing dispense equipment should not include a reference to the ABV. You will need to update any other reference on menus etc...
Question. When are these changes due to take place?
Answer. We don’t currently have a cut-over date. As soon as we do, we’ll add related messages to the Pub Hub to help with direction. For now, you should continue to order the brand as normal.
Gordons Pink ABV change.
New product codes for Gordons Pink are now live following the makers decision to lower the ABV from 37.5% to 35%.
The codes are TTS145 and TTS146
Grapeful Dead Chardonnay and Harvest Fruits Mulled wine ABV change
New product codes are now live following a change of ABV for these brands.
| Old TT SKU | New TT SKU | Product name | Category | Reason for NEW SKU listing |
| TTW177 | TTW175 | Grapeful Dead Chardonnay 75cl | WINE | ABV Change |
| TTW036 | TTW176 | Harvest Fruits Mulled Wine 75cl | WINE | ABV Change |
Q - What is the ABV of Fosters?
A - Fosters 11g and 22g kegs will have an ABV of 3.7%. This is due to a Brand Owner decision to lower the ABV, and will not affect the cost of the product from ourselves.
Q - Why have some products changed ABV?
A - Brewers and drink manufacturers will sometimes make changes to their existing product range. Example may include increases and decreases to the product size or alcohol content.
Example changes below:
Stones Bitter adjusted from 3.7% to 3.4%
John Smiths Extra Smooth adjusted from 3.6% to 3.4%
Worthington Creamflow adjusted from 3.6% to 3.4%
Q - What is happening to the ABV of Stella?
A - Budweiser Brewing Group have made the following changes to Stella Artois 4.6%:
Stella Artois 4.6% will be changing containers, the current 10 gallon and 22 gallon containers are being phased out and will be replaced with a single 50 litre (11 gallon) product.
The 11 gallon / 50 litre kegs require a different keg connector so will require your connector being changed as per the below process.
BBG Drinks Dispense helpline are available if you need any further support: 08457 100 600
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