Supporting responsible drinking
Most of us like a drink from time to time but if you drink alcohol it’s important to drink responsibly, this means staying within the safe guidelines.
To help you make informed decisions on alcohol consumption we've provide clear labelling on all our own branded alcohol packaging.
Government guidelines for not regularly exceeding...
No more than 2-3 units of alcohol a day.
No more than 3-4 units of alcohol a day.
What does this actually mean?
We've a few examples of the number of units in some alcoholic drinks to give you a guide on how many units are in alcoholic drinks:
One pint of beer or lager
(4% ABV) = 2.3 units
One pint of cider
(5.3% ABV) = 3 units
25mls/a pub measure of spirits
(40% ABV) = 1 unit
175ml glass of wine
(12.5% ABV) = 2.2 units
Alcopops
(5.5% ABV) = 1.5 units
Look out for our alcohol labelling on packs instore for more information.
Useful tips on drinking alcohol
- For good health, it’s a good idea to spread your drinking over the week and avoid binge drinking.
- If you do drink too much, you should avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours to give your body a chance to recover.
- Avoid alcohol if you are pregnant or trying to conceive.
- For tips on cutting down on alcohol visit eatwell.gov.uk
For more information on the units in various drinks and safe drinking visit drinkaware.co.uk
