Beer in Sweden

This led to a stereotype of the Swedish beers available as easily drinkable lagers, lacking in taste and character.

These companies offer customers many choices, and many of the beers are produced in Sweden with cultivated brewing yeasts (often imported from Germany, Belgium or Britain).

Swedish law defines two alcohol thresholds that govern where and to whom a given type of beer may be sold.

Lättöl, i.e., beer below the lower threshold (2.25% ABV), is considered a lättdryck (light beverage) and may be sold anywhere with no age restriction.

The modern trend is toward consumers increasingly choosing stronger beer than the 3.5% ABV brands, which are generally sold at grocery stores.