A Manhattan beer lover says Foster’s conned him into enjoying what he thought was a rugged Down Under import despite it no longer being produced in Australia, according to a Brooklyn federal court lawsuit.
“Consumers believe they are purchasing beer imported from Australia brewed with Australian ingredients, when, in fact, they are purchasing beer brewed in Fort Worth, Texas, with ingredients from the United States,” Leif Nelson’s suit states.
The case argues the brand’s marketing campaign still trumpets its Aussie link through seductive slogans including “Foster’s — Australian for Beer.”
Miller did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the case.