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Where is Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale brewed?

British, brewed in Britain Verified Last checked 4 September 2026

Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale is brewed in Britain, at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire and Rock, Cornwall, and sold as British.

Sold as a beer from Cornish branding, Sharp's Brewery, Rock, Cornwall
Brewed in (country)
United Kingdom
Brand owner HQ: United States / Canada
UK rights held by
Sharp's Brewery Ltd (Molson Coors) (owned)
UK strength
4.5%
Strength at home (United Kingdom)
Not established
4.5% per Tesco and Sharp's site
Style
Pale ale
Brand created
United Kingdom; year not established
Brewed at home in
None: UK brand
What the UK label says
“Brewed in Tadcaster; Country of Origin: United Kingdom; Sharp's Brewery Ltd, Rock, Cornwall”
Source: www.tesco.com

In short

Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale is a British beer brewed in Britain, at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire and Rock, Cornwall, and the packaging does not pretend otherwise. The brand belongs to Molson Coors Beverage Company, which also owns Caffrey's and Carling in the UK. It is 4.5%. The label says: "Brewed in Tadcaster; Country of Origin: United Kingdom; Sharp's Brewery Ltd, Rock, Cornwall."

Who has brewed it here

YearsBrewerSiteSource
2011 to nowMolson Coors (Sharp's owner since 2011)Rock (cask); Tadcaster (bottle)tesco.com

Questions people ask

Where is Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale brewed?

The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire and Rock, Cornwall by Molson Coors / Sharp's Brewery.

Is Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale brewed in the UK?

Yes. It is brewed at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire and Rock, Cornwall.

Who owns Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale?

Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale is owned by Molson Coors Beverage Company, headquartered in United States / Canada. In the UK the brand is handled by Sharp's Brewery Ltd.

What strength is Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale in the UK?

Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale is 4.5% ABV in the UK.

What does the Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale label say about where it is brewed?

The UK label text on record reads: "Brewed in Tadcaster; Country of Origin: United Kingdom; Sharp's Brewery Ltd, Rock, Cornwall".

Which beers are similar to Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale?

Beers with a similar story include Banks's Amber Bitter, Bass and Boddingtons Draught Bitter.

See also

Every beer sold as United Kingdom · What else is brewed at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire · Every brand owned by Molson Coors Beverage Company

Sources

  1. Tesco (tesco.com), 4 September 2026: 4.5%, brewed in Tadcaster, country of origin UK
  2. Sharp's Brewery (sharpsbrewery.co.uk), 4 September 2026: Atlantic Pale Ale 4.5%
  3. Food Manufacture (foodmanufacture.co.uk), 27 February 2026: Atlantic IPA among brands affected by Rock closure