Where is Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale brewed?
Sharp's Atlantic Pale Ale is brewed in Britain, at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire and Rock, Cornwall, and sold as British.
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
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 to now | Molson 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
- Tesco (tesco.com), 4 September 2026: 4.5%, brewed in Tadcaster, country of origin UK
- Sharp's Brewery (sharpsbrewery.co.uk), 4 September 2026: Atlantic Pale Ale 4.5%
- Food Manufacture (foodmanufacture.co.uk), 27 February 2026: Atlantic IPA among brands affected by Rock closure