Where is Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale brewed?
Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale is brewed in Britain, at Rock, Cornwall and Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, and sold as British.
In short
Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale is brewed at Rock, Cornwall and Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and sold as what it is. The brand belongs to Molson Coors Beverage Company, which also owns Caffrey's and Carling in the UK. It is 4.3%. The label says: "Brewed in Burton upon Trent in partnership with Molson Coors; Country of Origin: United Kingdom; Sharp's Brewery Ltd, Rock, Cornwall."
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 to 2011 | Sharp's Brewery (independent) | Rock, Cornwall | en.wikipedia.org |
| 2011 to now | Molson Coors (acquired Sharp's for £20m, February 2011); packaged beer moved to Burton (2013 or 2015) | Rock (cask) and Burton (packaged) | just-drinks.com |
Questions people ask
Where is Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Rock, Cornwall and Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire by Molson Coors / Sharp's Brewery.
Is Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Rock, Cornwall and Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.
Who owns Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale?
Sharp's Doom Bar Amber 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 Doom Bar Amber Ale in the UK?
Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale is 4.3% ABV in the UK.
What does the Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale label say about where it is brewed?
The UK label text on record reads: "Brewed in Burton upon Trent in partnership with Molson Coors; Country of Origin: United Kingdom; Sharp's Brewery Ltd, Rock, Cornwall".
Which beers are similar to Sharp's Doom Bar Amber 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 Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Every brand owned by Molson Coors Beverage Company
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 4 September 2026: 4.3%, brewed in Burton upon Trent in partnership with Molson Coors
- Food Manufacture (foodmanufacture.co.uk), 27 February 2026: Rock closure by end 2026, 50 jobs, 2011 acquisition, production options
- Just Drinks (just-drinks.com), 25 February 2026: closure, £20m 2011 deal, bottled Doom Bar moved to Burton in 2015
- ITV News (itv.com), 26 February 2026: closure, MP quote on labels
- Molson Coors Beer & Beyond (molsoncoorsblog.com), 10 April 2024: £100m UK investment including Sharp's, Burton can line, Tadcaster keg line
- Sharp's Brewery (sharpsbrewery.co.uk), 4 September 2026: Doom Bar 4.3%, Atlantic 4.5%, Rock location
- Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org): secondary: 1994 founding, cask 4.0%, bottling at Burton since 2013