What does VB beer stand for?

Victoria Bitter
Victoria Bitter (VB) is a lager produced by Carlton & United Breweries, a subsidiary of Asahi, in Melbourne, Victoria. It was first and brewed by Thomas Aitken at Victoria Brewery in 1854 and is one of the best selling beers in Australia.

What happened Foster beer?

In October 2016 Anheuser-Busch InBev acquired SABMiller, which ceased trading as a corporation, making the Foster’s Group a direct subsidiary of the parent company. In June 2020, Carlton and United Breweries was sold to the Japanese beverage giant, Asahi Group Holdings.

What is Foster’s beer similar to?

Beyond Fosters: 10 Australian Beers You Need To Try

  • Young Henrys Real Ale.
  • 4 Pines Brewing Company Pale Ale.
  • Lord Nelson Three Sheets Pale Ale.
  • Nomad Jet Lag IPA.
  • Modus Operandi Kite Flyer Cream Ale.
  • Willie The Boatman The Bulger.
  • Mountain Goat Steam Ale.
  • Coopers Brewery Best Extra Stout.

Does Japan own Australian beer?

Japan’s Asahi set to buy Aussie beer brands Carlton and Victoria Bitter for $16 billion. Aussie beer brands Carlton, Victoria Bitter and Great Northern are set to be owned by Japanese brewer Asahi by next year.

Can you still buy Fosters in Australia?

Carlton & United Breweries has announced it’s relaunching Foster’s beer in Australia and increasing production by 300% over summer. “The COVID-19 pandemic has led Aussies to embrace nostalgia and yearn for simpler times,” CUB Head of Classic brands Hayden Turner said.

Is Fosters beer sold in America?

The product is 4% ABV in Europe, Australia and India, and 5% in the US. The Latin American and European rights to the beer are owned by Heineken International, who brews and distributes a 4% ABV Foster’s in most European countries. In the United States and Canada, rights to the brand are owned by Molson Coors.

Is Foster’s beer sold in Australia?

Little more than 100m pints of Foster’s lager are drunk in Australia each year. Australian drinkers prefer Carlton Draught and Victoria Bitter.