Summary: In HMRC's Alcohol Duty glossary, attenuation means the decrease in a liquid's gravity during fermentation.
Reference: Alcoholic products technical guide (opens in a new tab)
HM Revenue and Customs · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Section 30, Attenuation
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