Where is Lucky Buddha brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 6 September 2026 How we check
The UK supply of Lucky Buddha is split between imported stock and stock brewed in Britain. Check the small print on the pack.
Listed by Tesco when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.
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What we have not confirmed
The bottle's origin (China), its UK strength and the UK distributor are confirmed from Tesco's label text and The Drinks Business. The UK distributor's own page says the draught version is made in the UK, but names no brewer or brewery. We have not confirmed the brand owner's home country or founding year from a primary source, and we have no separate strength for the beer sold in China. Tesco was the only supermarket we found listing the 330ml bottle (6 September 2026).
If you have a can or bottle to hand, the producer's name and address in the small print would settle it.
In short
The UK supply of Lucky Buddha is split: some of what reaches the shelf is imported and some is brewed here. Pack by pack: 330ml bottle: imported; 30L keg: brewed in Britain. The can in your hand could be either, so check the producer address in the small print. The UK version is 4.8%; we have not confirmed the home-market strength. The brand belongs to Lucky Drink Co (label: 'Lucky Drink P/L').
It depends which one you pick up
The bottles, cans and draught version of this beer do not all come from the same place, or are not all the same strength. Here is what each pack says.
| Format | Supply |
|---|---|
| 330ml bottle | Imported |
| 30L keg | Brewed in Britain |
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to now | Unnamed UK brewery (draught only, per Signature Brands); bottles imported from China | Not confirmed | signature-brands.co.uk |
Questions people ask
Where is Lucky Buddha brewed?
The UK supply is split between imported stock and stock brewed in Britain. The imported share comes from Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang in China.
Is Lucky Buddha brewed in the UK?
Partly. Some UK stock is brewed in Britain and some is imported, so it depends which pack you pick up.
Is Lucky Buddha really Chinese?
Only partly. Some UK stock is brewed in Britain and some is imported, so it depends which pack you pick up.
Who owns Lucky Buddha?
Lucky Buddha is owned by Lucky Drink Co (label: 'Lucky Drink P/L'). In the UK the brand is handled by LWC Drinks Ltd as importer and distributor.
What strength is Lucky Buddha in the UK?
Lucky Buddha is 4.8% ABV in the UK. A UK pint is 2.7 units.
What does the Lucky Buddha label say about where it is brewed?
The UK label text on record reads: "Brewed and bottled in China. Brewed and bottled by Lucky Drink P/L. LWC Drinks Ltd, Greenside Way, Greengate, Manchester, M24 1SW".
See also
Last checked 6 September 2026. How we check.
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 330ml bottle 4.8%, 'Brewed and bottled in China', Lucky Drink P/L, distributor LWC Drinks Manchester
- The Drinks Business (thedrinksbusiness.com), 4 July 2024: Draught launch July 2024, 4.8% ABV, brewed at Qiandao Lake, distributed exclusively in the UK by LWC for Lucky Drinks
- Signature Brands (distributor) (signature-brands.co.uk), 5 September 2026: 'brewed and bottled on Qiandao Lake in China'; 'the draught version is made to the same refreshing recipe in the UK'; 4.8%
- British Guild of Beer Writers (beerguild.co.uk), 22 April 2026: Tesco listing of 330ml bottles at 4.8%, brewed and bottled in China, LWC exclusive UK distributor
Spotted an error?Tell us what the pack says and we will check it. mark@pretendpint.com