Brewed Where?

Which beers sold as foreign are brewed in Britain, and what to buy instead

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Where is Duvel brewed?

Genuine import Verified Last checked 5 September 2026

Duvel is genuinely imported from Belgium, at the same strength as at home.

8.5%
UK
8.5%
Belgium
The UK version matches the strength sold in Belgium.
Brewed for the UK in
Imported from Belgium
Imported
Sold as a beer from
Belgium
Belgian brand, Flemish name
Brewed in (country)
Belgium
Brand owner
Duvel Moortgat NV
HQ: Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium
UK rights held by
Not established
UK strength
8.5%
Strength at home (Belgium)
8.5%
UK bottle 8.5% abv, the same as the Belgian product.
Style
Belgian strong golden ale
Brand created
1923, Belgium
Brewed at home in
Breendonk-Dorp, Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium
What the UK label says
“Country of origin: Belgium. 'Duvel Moortgat NV, Breendonk-Dorp 58, 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium'”
Source: www.tesco.com

In short

Duvel is the real thing on origin: the beer in UK shops is brewed at Breendonk-Dorp, Puurs-Sint-Amands in Belgium. It is also the same strength as at home, 8.5%. The brand belongs to Duvel Moortgat NV. The label says: "Country of origin: Belgium. 'Duvel Moortgat NV, Breendonk-Dorp 58, 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium'."

Questions people ask

Where is Duvel brewed?

The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Breendonk-Dorp, Puurs-Sint-Amands in Belgium.

Is Duvel brewed in the UK?

No. The UK product is brewed in Belgium.

Is Duvel really Belgian?

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

Who owns Duvel?

Duvel is owned by Duvel Moortgat NV, headquartered in Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium.

What strength is Duvel in the UK?

Duvel is 8.5% ABV in the UK. In Belgium it is 8.5%.

Is Duvel weaker in the UK than in Belgium?

No. It is 8.5% in both the UK and Belgium.

See also

Affligem Blond
Imported from Belgium · sold as Belgian
Unverified
Chimay Blue
Imported from Belgium · sold as Belgian
Partly verified
Grimbergen Blonde
Imported from Belgium · sold as Belgian
Unverified
Hoegaarden
Imported from Belgium · 4.9% · sold as Belgian
Genuine import Verified
La Chouffe Blonde
Imported from Belgium · 8.0% · sold as Belgian
Verified
Leffe Blonde
Imported from Belgium · 6.0% · sold as Belgian
Partly verified

Every beer sold as Belgium

Sources

  1. Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 8.5% abv, Belgium origin, Duvel Moortgat Puurs-Sint-Amands address
  2. second research pass (linkedin.com): cited by second research pass