Why does Stella get called wife beater?

Stella Artois used to market itself under the slogan “reassuringly expensive” but became popularly known in Britain as the “wife beater” beer because of its high alcohol content and perceived connection with aggression and binge drinking.

Where is Stella originally from?

Leuven, Belgium
It’s Belgian, not French. Stella Artois was originally brewed in Leuven, Belgium, a small city east of Brussels. Currently the best-selling beer in Belgium, it’s also brewed around the world, including in the U.K. and Australia.

Do Stella drinkers beat their wives?

The nickname “wife beater” became synonymous with the drink after people who had reportedly drunk too much Stella would go home and be abusive to their spouses.

Why is Stella called wife beater Reddit?

Apparantly in the UK Stella Artois is known as the “wife beater” beer because of it’s “high alcohol content”. In the US Stella is 5% ABV.

What does drinking Stella Artois say about you?

Men who drink Stella Artois can display a classier side to them without coming off as pompous or arrogant. Consuming this lager will move you out of that basic beer-drinking sphere and have you seen as approachable, but with a more sophisticated feel.

Who is Stella named after?

Stella Artois was named for an 18th century brewmaster. “Artois” honours Sebastian Artois, who acquired the Den Hoorn Brewery in 1708, and named it ‘La Brasserie Artois’. Sebastian became an innovator in his own right, successfully introducing many new beer styles.

How much alcohol is in a Stella?

At 5.2% alcohol by volume, Stella Artois was typically stronger than most mainstream lagers (these days, in some markets, the alcohol has been reduced to 5%). As a result, when the beer was launched in the United Kingdom for the first time its advertising campaign was themed around “strength”.

Is Stella really 600 years old?

Stella Artois is proud of our rich Belgian heritage. Stella Artois traces its origins to over 600 years ago, to the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium founded in 1366. Stella Artois was born as a Holiday gift to the people of Leuven, from the brewery.