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The nickname "wife beater" was a derogatory moniker for Stella Artois in the United Kingdom, stemming from a perceived link between the high-alcohol beer and domestic violence. The beer's high strength and premium positioning led to widespread overconsumption and aggression, particularly among certain social groups. While no direct evidence links the beer to violence, the stereotype gained traction and prompted efforts by the company to rebrand and distance itself from the association.