Where is Kronenbourg 1664 brewed?
Kronenbourg 1664 is sold as a beer from France. It is brewed in Britain, at Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
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In short
Everything about the packaging of Kronenbourg 1664 says France: French name and 1664 date, Strasbourg/Alsace heritage, French-language advertising ('Le Bier'). The beer in UK shops is brewed at Wolverhampton, West Midlands. In France the same beer is 5.5%. Here it is 4.6%, which is 0.9 percentage points weaker. The brand belongs to Carlsberg Group (Brasseries Kronenbourg SAS). On the recipe: UK version is materially weaker than the French original. The label says: "Brewed and canned in the U.K.; produced by Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co. Ltd, Wolverhampton, WV1 4JT."
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 to 2023 | Heineken UK (licence acquired following the break-up of Scottish & Newcastle between Carlsberg and Heineken) | UK | carlsbergbritvic.co.uk |
| 2023 to now | Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (now Carlsberg Britvic); licence effective 1 June 2023, with Heineken UK contract brewing and packing until production moved to CMBC during 2024 | Wolverhampton | carlsbergbritvic.co.uk |
What changed
- 5 September 2026:
verificationwas "partial", now "verified" (source)
Questions people ask
Where is Kronenbourg 1664 brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
Is Kronenbourg 1664 brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
Is Kronenbourg 1664 really French?
The branding is French, but the beer sold in Britain is brewed in the UK at Wolverhampton, West Midlands.
Who owns Kronenbourg 1664?
Kronenbourg 1664 is owned by Carlsberg Group (Brasseries Kronenbourg SAS), headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. In the UK the brand is handled by Carlsberg Britvic under licence.
What strength is Kronenbourg 1664 in the UK?
Kronenbourg 1664 is 4.6% ABV in the UK. In France it is 5.5%.
Is Kronenbourg 1664 weaker in the UK than in France?
Yes. The UK version is 4.6% against 5.5% in France, 0.9 percentage points weaker.
Sources
- Carlsberg Britvic (formerly CMBC) (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk), 12 April 2023: Licence transfer effective 1 June 2023; Heineken UK held the licence since 2008; 'HEINEKEN UK will continue to brew and pack Kronenbourg 1664 under contract, before moving to CMBC in 2024'; three year Star Pubs & Bars listing deal
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 4.6% vol; 'Brewed and canned in the U.K.'; producer Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co. Ltd, Wolverhampton
- Wikipedia (French) (fr.wikipedia.org), 5 September 2026: French 1664 blonde is 5.5% and 1664 Blanc is 5%
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- Kronenbourg SAS (France) (kronenbourg.com), 5 September 2026: Brewer's French newsroom, 24 May 2021, on the classic 1664 blonde in a limited-edition bottle with an unchanged recipe: 'Degré d'alcool : 5,5%'.