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Where is Chang Classic brewed?

Genuine import Verified Last checked 5 September 2026

Chang Classic is genuinely imported from Thailand.

Brewed for the UK in
Imported from Thailand
Imported
Sold as a beer from Thai brand with elephant emblem, sold through Thai restaurants
Brewed in (country)
Thailand
Brand owner
Thai Beverage plc (ThaiBev)
HQ: Bangkok, Thailand (listed in Singapore)
UK rights held by
International Beverage Holdings Ltd, Moffat Distillery, Airdrie, Scotland (ThaiBev's UK arm) (as importer and distributor)
UK strength
5.0%
Strength at home (Thailand)
Not established
UK 330ml can is 5.0% abv. Thai domestic Chang is also usually 5.0% but this was not sourced.
Style
Lager
Brand created
1995, Thailand
Brewed at home in
Cosmos Brewery (Thailand) Co., Ltd, Ayutthaya, Thailand
What the UK label says
“Country of origin: Thailand. Brewer: Cosmos Brewery (Thailand) Co., Ltd, Ayutthaya, Thailand. Importer: International Beverage Holdings Ltd, Airdrie”
Source: www.tesco.com

In short

Chang Classic is imported. The UK product is brewed at Cosmos Brewery Co., Ltd, Ayutthaya in Thailand. The UK version is 5.0%; the home-market strength is not established. The brand belongs to Thai Beverage plc (ThaiBev). In the UK it is imported and distributed by International Beverage Holdings Ltd. The label says: "Country of origin: Thailand. Brewer: Cosmos Brewery (Thailand) Co., Ltd, Ayutthaya, Thailand. Importer: International Beverage Holdings Ltd, Airdrie."

Who has brewed it here

YearsBrewerSiteSource
Dates not establishedNot establishedImported from Ayutthaya, Thailand; UK importer International Beverage Holdings, Airdrietesco.com

Questions people ask

Where is Chang Classic brewed?

The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Cosmos Brewery Co., Ltd, Ayutthaya in Thailand.

Is Chang Classic brewed in the UK?

No. The UK product is brewed in Thailand.

Is Chang Classic really Thai?

Yes, on origin: the UK product is brewed in Thailand.

Who owns Chang Classic?

Chang Classic is owned by Thai Beverage plc (ThaiBev), headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand (listed in Singapore). In the UK the brand is handled by International Beverage Holdings Ltd as importer and distributor.

What strength is Chang Classic in the UK?

Chang Classic is 5.0% ABV in the UK.

What does the Chang Classic label say about where it is brewed?

The UK label text on record reads: "Country of origin: Thailand. Brewer: Cosmos Brewery (Thailand) Co., Ltd, Ayutthaya, Thailand. Importer: International Beverage Holdings Ltd, Airdrie".

See also

Every beer sold as Thailand

Sources

  1. Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 5.0% abv, Thailand origin, Cosmos Brewery Ayutthaya, importer International Beverage Holdings Airdrie