Where is Michelob Ultra brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 9 September 2026 How we check
Michelob Ultra is imported from the United States, but the UK version is weaker: 3.5% against 4.2% at home.
| Format | UK strength | Units | At home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355ml can | 3.5% | 1.2 units a can | 4.2% |
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What we have not confirmed
The UK strength and the launch dates are confirmed by the trade press. The only current UK listing we found is a convenience store's (AppyShop) 355ml can, which gives the United States as the country of origin and AB InBev UK as importer, so we describe the UK beer as imported. Asda, Morrisons, Ocado and Bestway do not list it; The Grocer reports that the big supermarkets dropped it between 2019 and 2022. The origin rests on that single convenience-store listing.
If you have a can or bottle to hand, the producer's name and address in the small print would settle it.
In short
Michelob Ultra is the real thing on origin: the beer in UK shops is brewed at Anheuser-Busch breweries in the United States. It is, however, a weaker version: 3.5% here against 4.2% at home. The brand belongs to Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, which also owns Bass and Boddingtons in the UK. The label says: "Country of origin: United States. Packed in: United States. Importer and distributor: AB InBev UK Limited, LU1 3LS."
Formats on record
Every pack format read so far says the same thing. This is what each one says, so you can check the one in your hand against it.
| Format | Supply | Label text |
|---|---|---|
| 355ml can | Imported | Country of origin: United States. Packed in: United States. Importer and distributor: AB InBev UK Limited, LU1 3LS. |
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 to now | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | imbibe.com |
Questions people ask
Where is Michelob Ultra brewed?
The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Anheuser-Busch breweries in the United States.
Is Michelob Ultra brewed in the UK?
No. The UK product is brewed in the United States.
Is Michelob Ultra really American?
Yes, on origin: the UK product is brewed in the United States.
Who owns Michelob Ultra?
Michelob Ultra is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. In the UK the brand is handled by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I.
What strength is Michelob Ultra in the UK?
Michelob Ultra is 3.5% ABV in the UK. In the United States it is 4.2%. A UK pint is 2.0 units.
Is Michelob Ultra weaker in the UK than in the United States?
Yes. The UK version is 3.5% against 4.2% in the United States, 0.7 percentage points weaker.
See also
Every beer sold as United States · Every brand owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Last checked 9 September 2026. How we check.
Sources
- Imbibe (imbibe.com), 22 August 2019: UK on-trade launch by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I at 3.5% ABV, following off-trade launch the previous year
- AppyShop (Manor Stores, Chinnor) (appyshop.co.uk), 9 September 2026: 355ml can, read on 9 September 2026: 3.5% ABV; country of origin United States; packed in United States; importer AB InBev UK Limited, LU1 3LS.
Spotted an error?Tell us what the pack says and we will check it. mark@pretendpint.com