Football fans travelling to the Euros in Germany this summer have been warned that beer in the country can be stronger than the pints they drink in the UK.
The Foreign Office issued new advice for fans planning trips to the tournament in the wake of the final qualifying matches.
The wide-ranging information includes the warning that German beer is typically stronger than lager consumed in the UK and that drunk fans risk being barred from stadiums.
Thousands of fans are expected to head to Germany and will likely enjoy a local drink or two
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It said: “Beer can be stronger than in the UK, so drink responsibly, know your limits and respect local laws. You may not be let into the stadium if you drink too much.”
Lager and ale in the UK average about 4.4 per cent ABV in strength, according
