CARLSBERG is considering producing a light beer for the Rugby Sevens and will examine the safety of sending its drink waiters into the top tier of the partly-renovated Hongkong Stadium.
The brewery's public relations manager, Mr Derek Currie, last night said that although there had been no formal discussions with the Rugby Football Union, a member had asked if Carlsberg could provide an alternative for the March 27-28 event.
Most beers sold in Hongkong are four per cent proof; a light would be about three per cent proof.
''They probably want us to provide a light beer alongside the normal beer to give spectators a choice,'' he said.
''I think the reasoning behind asking for an alternative is that people are in early and want something other than just beer.'' Mr Currie said he would talk to the brewery about a special Sevens light but Carlsberg might simply sell its Jolly Shandy, which is less than one per cent proof and considered to be a soft drink.
It was not sold at the Sevens last year.
The police are believed to be encouraging the Sevens organising committee to examine the sale of alcohol at the tournament, now characterised by the consumption of a huge quantity of beer.