Low alcohol beer The percentage of alcohol in beer varies widely and fluctuates between zero percent ABV for low alcohol beer and eight percent ABV for stout and can go up to 14 percent ABV for Samichlaus, by the Swiss brewer Hürlimann, which has been listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the strongest beer. Low alcohol beer or light beer is the drink of choice for people who are managing their alcohol intake, as you can get almost the same taste while consuming far less alcohol.