Abbotsford Invalid Stout

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Abbotsford Invalid Stout is a beer produced by Carlton & United Breweries, owned by the Japanese conglomerate Asahi Breweries. It was named 'Invalid Stout' in 1909 because it was believed it had a high iron content which would have medical benefits. [1] [2]

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  2. "Abbotsford Invalid Stout Cinema Poster – Australian Beer Posters". australianbeerposters.com.au. Retrieved 22 October 2022.