Foster's Lager
Foster's Lager is sold in its home market at four per cent and under the label Foster's Classic, the form in which it returned to Australian shelves in 2024; the earlier version at 4.9 per cent is no longer made for Australia. Malt gives it a soft, grainy sweetness with light fruity notes, while the hops stay in the background and close crisp and clean with little bitterness. The brand goes back to the Foster brothers, who began brewing in Melbourne in 1888. The beer of the same name in Europe and North America comes from other companies.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Foster's Lager
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
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