It was not so long ago that mid-strength beer was often viewed in a negative light and a compromise on flavour, especially for lovers of craft beer. With very few boldly flavoured lower alcohol beer options on the shelves, finding a sessionable beer that would satisfy, wasn’t always easy – with widely available, big commercial beer brands not exactly offering a full flavoured experience.

Luckily for craft drinkers, passionate craft brewers came to the rescue with some iconic lower ABV releases. Beers like Bridge Road Brewing’s Little Bling and Pirate Life’s Throwback IPA both gained a loyal following, and were joined in more recent years by Balter’s Captain sensible. 

With consumer demand driving more considered lifestyle options, these bold middy’s have become increasingly popular for a range of occasions. Whether heading to a long BBQ lunch with friends or just relaxing on the couch watching the game, you are now spoilt for choice when looking to enjoy a frothy without going overboard on the booze.