Beer classification in Sweden and Finland
- Beer classification in Sweden and Finland
The beer classification in Sweden and Finland sorts beers into classes based on their alcohol content. The classes vary slightly between the two countries.
Finland
While previously enforced by law, the beer class legislation was repealed in 1995 with the accession of Finland into the European Union and the consequent harmonization of tax law, and is now merely kept as a convention. [ [http://www.viisitahtea.fi/content/view/2724/149/ Viisi Tähteä - Oluiden luokittelu ja oluttyypit ] ] However, drinks containing under 2.8% alcohol (Class "I") are still favorably taxed, and the retail sale of any drinks containing more than 4.7% alcohol (Class "IV") is still limited to state retailer Alko.
weden
Only classes "I" and "II" can be purchased in supermarkets, while class "III" through "V" can only be purchased in places licensed to do so, such as pubs.
References
See also
*Low-alcohol beer
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