I haven't had a Chang for perhaps 4-5 years since Leo usually is my staple, but I just noticed that the bottle of Chang classic had a sign saying 5,5%

I might be delusional, but I have a clear memory of Chang being about 6,3-6,4%

Is this just a wishful thinking memory, or have they changed the beer?

Cheers.

There's a few alcho's that have already started a couple of threads on this subject. If you search you can read their in depth discussion (if you care) and spend 5 minutes of your life, that you will never get back, extolling the virtues of Chang vs Chang Export vs Red Horse and other scintillating topics. As you wouldn't want to miss out on that extra 1% per can would you? Damn those sneaky Thais. Short answer yes they have.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_Thailand

There's a few alcho's that have already started a couple of threads on this subject. If you search you can read their in depth discussion (if you care) and spend 5 minutes of your life, that you will never get back, extolling the virtues of Chang vs Chang Export vs Red Horse and other scintillating topics. As you wouldn't want to miss out on that extra 1% per can would you? Damn those sneaky Thais. Short answer yes they have.

555, yea, I will definitely search for their discussions, this is a very serious issue and should get the respect it deserves, thanks for the heads up!

Just stick a dash of vodka in it.

Just stick a dash of vodka in it.

Vodka is damn expensive man! I'm from Sweden and I would never ever buy Absolute here! That will remain a drink for the European Vodka-belt, (or for people with (at least some) money, can't say I'm one of those right now..)

Perhaps a dash of lao khao would work as well?

Going back about 18 months ago, when the government changed how they tax alcohol, the amount of alcohol has been reduced in many beers. The Thai government charges a tax now based on % of alcohol per unit. Chang went from 6.4% to 6%, and now to 5.5%. It reduces the final price of their product to the consumer, by them not having to raise prices, although at the time they did raise a little. (I believe my numbers are correct, but at least close.)