Where is Budweiser brewed?
Budweiser is sold as a beer from the United States. It is brewed in Britain, at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire.
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In short
On the shelf, Budweiser presents as American: 'King of Beers', St Louis heritage, Clydesdale and American iconography. The beer in UK shops is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire by AB InBev UK Limited. In the United States the same beer is 5.0%. Here it is 4.5%, which is 0.5 percentage points weaker. The brand belongs to Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, which also owns Bass and Boddingtons in the UK. On the recipe: AB InBev has said the UK strength changes were made in line with UK category trends and public health objectives rather than recipe changes. The label says: "Country of Origin: United Kingdom. Manufacturer: AB InBev UK Limited, EC4A 1EN; InBev Belgium, Bd Industriel 21, B-1070 Brussels, Belgium."
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 to now | Anheuser-Busch / Interbrew / InBev / AB InBev UK (Magor and Samlesbury) | Magor and Samlesbury | ab-inbev.com |
Questions people ask
Where is Budweiser brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire by AB InBev UK Limited.
Is Budweiser brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire.
Is Budweiser really American?
The branding is American, but the beer sold in Britain is brewed in the UK at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire.
Who owns Budweiser?
Budweiser is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. In the UK the brand is handled by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I.
What strength is Budweiser in the UK?
Budweiser is 4.5% ABV in the UK. In the United States it is 5.0%.
Is Budweiser weaker in the UK than in the United States?
Yes. The UK version is 4.5% against 5.0% in the United States, 0.5 percentage points weaker.
See also
Side by side with Stella Artois.
Every beer sold as United States · What else is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire · Every brand owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Sources
- AB InBev (ab-inbev.com): 'more than one billion pints of Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois are made at our brewery in Magor, South Wales'
- The Grocer (thegrocer.co.uk), November 2017: packaged Budweiser cut from 4.8% to 4.5%, draught raised from 4.3% to 4.5%, rolling out from December 2017
- The Grocer (thegrocer.co.uk), January 2012: Budweiser cut from 5% to 4.8% during 2012
- Morrisons (groceries.morrisons.com), 5 September 2026: UK ABV 4.5%, country of origin United Kingdom
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