Knockout Strong Beer

Name: Knockout Strong Beer
Brand: SABMiller India — AB InBev

One of India's most straightforward strong beers — high ABV, honest price, no pretension

🍯 Sweet & Honeyed

SABMiller India — AB InBev

Distillery

India

Country

8.00%

ABV

7.0/10

Rating

★★★½★

7.0/10

Multiple States Est. 1999 8.00% ABV

Tasting Notes

Colour & Appearance

Dark golden amber

Nose & Aroma

Malt sweetness, cereal character, alcoholic warmth and mild hop bitterness

Palate & Taste

Full-bodied with significant malt sweetness, a cereal note and a strong alcoholic presence. The ABV is immediately apparent. Simple and does the job it was designed to do

Finish

Medium with malt sweetness and heat

History & Background

Knockout was one of the dominant strong beers in India under SABMiller before AB InBev took it over through acquisition. It has a large volume share particularly in states with high strong beer consumption. The name is honest marketing — this is a beer that delivers on ABV first.

Production & Maturation

Production Method

Made from barley malt and hops at the ABV required for 8%. Lagered briefly for clarity.

Aging & Maturation

Lagered briefly.

Distillery

SABMiller India — AB InBev

Founded

1999

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong is Knockout beer?

Knockout Strong Beer is 8% ABV, the same as Kingfisher Strong. One 650ml bottle is approximately 4 units of alcohol. This is a strong beer by any global standard — drink accordingly.

Knockout Strong price in India

Knockout Strong 650ml costs around Rs 135 in Delhi, Rs 115 in Goa and Rs 155 in Mumbai. The 330ml can costs around Rs 85 in Delhi and Rs 70 in Goa. It is typically slightly cheaper than Kingfisher Strong in most states.

Knockout vs Kingfisher Strong — which strong beer is worth buying?

Kingfisher Strong has marginally better character and more consistent quality across markets. Knockout is cheaper and adequate. If price is the primary consideration, Knockout is good value. If you want a slightly better strong beer experience, Kingfisher Strong is worth the small premium.

Knockout vs Godfather Super Strong — which is stronger?

Godfather Super Strong is marketed at 9.5% ABV making it stronger than Knockout at 8%. Godfather is the choice for maximum ABV in Indian packaged beer. Both are designed for the high-ABV segment of the Indian market.

Is Knockout beer available nationally?

Yes. Knockout is available through AB InBev's national distribution network. It is particularly strong in North India and eastern Indian markets where the strong beer category is largest.

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About the Author

Shivam Sharma

I am the founder and editor of The Spirit Atlas. With a deep appreciation for fine spirits, I built this platform to be the most helpful and honest spirits guide for Indian readers — covering everything from Scotch and Indian single malts to rum, gin and tequila, along with prices across every major Indian state. My goal is simple: to make the world of spirits a little more approachable for everyone.

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Last updated: June 2026