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Where is Krombacher Pils brewed?

Genuine import Verified Last checked 5 September 2026

Krombacher Pils is genuinely imported from Germany, at the same strength as at home.

4.8%
UK
4.8%
Germany
The UK version matches the strength sold in Germany.
Brewed for the UK in
Imported from Germany
Imported
Sold as a beer from German name, Siegerland spring water imagery
Brewed in (country)
Germany
Brand owner
Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG
HQ: Kreuztal-Krombach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
UK rights held by
Not established
UK strength
4.8%
Strength at home (Germany)
4.8%
Tesco UK 660ml lists 4.8% abv, the same as the German Pils.
Style
Pilsner
Brand created
1803, Germany
Brewed at home in
Kreuztal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
What the UK label says
“Country of origin: Germany. 'Brewed at: Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG, Hagener Str. 261, 57223 Kreuztal, Germany'”
Source: www.tesco.com

In short

Krombacher Pils is imported. The UK product is brewed at Kreuztal, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is also the same strength as at home, 4.8%. The brand belongs to Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG. The label says: "Country of origin: Germany. 'Brewed at: Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG, Hagener Str. 261, 57223 Kreuztal, Germany'."

Questions people ask

Where is Krombacher Pils brewed?

The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Kreuztal, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.

Is Krombacher Pils brewed in the UK?

No. The UK product is brewed in Germany.

Is Krombacher Pils really German?

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

Who owns Krombacher Pils?

Krombacher Pils is owned by Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Kreuztal-Krombach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

What strength is Krombacher Pils in the UK?

Krombacher Pils is 4.8% ABV in the UK. In Germany it is 4.8%.

Is Krombacher Pils weaker in the UK than in Germany?

No. It is 4.8% in both the UK and Germany.

See also

Every beer sold as Germany

Sources

  1. Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 4.8% abv, Germany origin, brewed at Kreuztal address