Where is Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager brewed?
The UK supply of Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager is split between imported stock and stock brewed in Britain. Check the small print on the pack.
Partly verified
At least one of those three claims rests on a secondary source or an inference, a disagreement between sources is still open, or a split supply has a format that has not been read.
Ownership, the 2020 European rights deal and the 2016 UK distribution switch are all verified. UK brewing is verified for Brooklyn Pilsner but NOT for Brooklyn Lager specifically: the one Brooklyn Lager retail listing found still shows a United States origin. Draught Brooklyn Lager in the UK on-trade has not been checked. Needs a UK Brooklyn Lager can or keg label.
The small print on the base of a current can or bottle, giving the producer name and address, would settle this.
In short
The UK supply of Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager is split: some of what reaches the shelf is imported and some is brewed here. The British share is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire by Carlsberg Britvic. The imported share comes from Brooklyn, New York in the United States. The can in your hand could be either, so check the producer address in the small print. It is the same strength here as at home: 5.2%. Ownership of the brand is split by territory: Brooklyn Brewery (US rights); Carlsberg Group holds the Brooklyn brand rights for Europe and parts of Asia.
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 to 2020 | Carlsberg UK (exclusive UK distribution from 30 December 2016; previously James Clay) | n/a (imported) | beveragedaily.com |
| 2020 to 2025 | Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (Carlsberg acquires European brand rights June 2020) | Northampton for UK-produced lines | brewbound.com |
| 2025 to now | Carlsberg Britvic | Northampton for UK-produced lines | ocado.com |
Questions people ask
Where is Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager brewed?
The UK supply is split between imported stock and stock brewed in Britain. The British share is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire. The imported share comes from Brooklyn, New York in the United States.
Is Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager brewed in the UK?
Partly. Some UK stock is brewed in Britain and some is imported, so it depends which pack you pick up.
Is Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager really American?
Only partly. Some UK stock is brewed in the United States and some in Britain.
Who owns Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager?
Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager is owned by Brooklyn Brewery (US rights); Carlsberg Group holds the Brooklyn brand rights for Europe and parts of Asia, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, United States / Copenhagen, Denmark. In the UK the brand is handled by Carlsberg Britvic.
What strength is Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager in the UK?
Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager is 5.2% ABV in the UK. In the United States it is 5.2%.
Is Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager weaker in the UK than in the United States?
No. It is 5.2% in both the UK and the United States.
See also
Every beer sold as United States · What else is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire
Sources
- Brewbound (brewbound.com), 2021: Carlsberg bought Brooklyn brand rights for Europe and parts of Asia in June 2020 for about $130m
- BeverageDaily (beveragedaily.com), 13 September 2016: Carlsberg UK took exclusive UK distribution from 30 December 2016, replacing James Clay
- Ocado (ocado.com), 5 September 2026: Brooklyn Pilsner: country of origin United Kingdom, 4.6% ABV, 'Brewed and canned by Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co. Ltd'
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: Brooklyn Lager 355ml: country of origin United States, 5.2% ABV
- Carlsberg Britvic (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk), 5 September 2026: Brooklyn Lager 5.2%, Brooklyn Pilsner 4.6% in the UK portfolio, brand origin United States
- second research pass (petebrown.net): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (carlsberggroup.com): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (carlsberguk.co.uk): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (tesco.com): cited by second research pass