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Stella Artois unveils Strawberries & Cream lager for Wimbledon

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Stella Artois is celebrating its partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon 2026, by launching a limited-edition Stella Artois Strawberries & Cream variant. The brand suggests it is best served chilled over ice and finished with a fresh strawberry garnish and  “balances the delicate sweetness of summer…

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