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  • Stella Artois launches a new pack and limited-edition design

    Stella Artois launches a new pack and limited-edition design

    AB InBev has developed limited-edition packaging for Stella Artois to coincide with the Christmas period.

    The four-pack tote is designed to provide a new unwrapping ritual, with an easy-open tab running around the centre of the pack. The rounded edges and curves create a sleek, premium aesthetic, whilst the eye-catching red handle makes it easier to carry the tote from store to home, or seasonal gatherings.

    The new packaging format will launch in Sainsbury’s and Ocado in time for Christmas, arriving in stores and online on 29 November.

    The Stella Artois brand has a natural association and historic connection to the festive season; in 1926 The Artois Brewery in Belgium first crafted a festive beer as a Christmas gift to the people of Leuven. That special batch was the first to officially include “Stella” in its name. “Stella”, meaning star in Latin, pays homage to this original occasion, accompanied by a star on every bottle.

    Continuing its celebration of the festive period, Stella Artois will launch its limited-edition Christmas design across varying formats*, featuring the gold star across packs. The 750ml Christmas Bottle will also make a return for 2017. Imported from Leuven, the home of Stella Artois, it is perfect for those Christmas sharing moments.

    Matt Leadbeater, senior brand manager, Stella Artois, commented: “Stella Artois is the go-to choice for consumers looking for a quality experience, and the new packaging perfectly represents the premium brand persona.

    “Stella Artois is synonymous with Christmas, with an authentic seasonal story to tell. We hope the unique, limited-edition design will get consumers even more excited for the festive period this winter.”

  • Stella Artois opens pop-up Toasting Lounge

    Stella Artois opens pop-up Toasting Lounge

    A pop-up Stella Artois Toasting Lounge has been opened by the Belgian brewer in Pacific Place, Hong Kong.

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    Until the end of the month, beer lovers and Christmas shoppers can sample a Stella Artois brew and buy the brand’s special Christmas set, exclusive to the lounge. The Christmas set features a limited-edition Stella Artois holiday chalice, which can be engraved on-site with the recipient’s name or a short Christmas greeting. There is also a limited-edition 750ml holiday bottle, which can also be engraved.

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    Both the chalice and bottle incorporate a star in their design, which pays homage to the brand’s origins. The Stella Artois brew was originally created by The Artois Brewery as a Christmas gift for the people of Leuven in Belgium, with “stella” being added to its title as it is Latin for “star”.

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    Fun and social social activities are also being offered at the lounge, plus a “happy hour” every day. There will also be surprise happy hours, signalled by the ringing of a bell.

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    Free half-pints are offered for certain social-media activity by guests, plus there are competitions with the limited-edition Christmas Set as a prize.

    There is a special chalice installation where visitors can take selfies including a 360deg. “Moment with the Stars” photo to share on Facebook.

    Open from 11.30am daily until 8.30pm but with specific hours for bar service, the lounge is on Level 1 at Pacific Place.

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