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Where is Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale brewed?

British, brewed in Britain Verified Last checked 4 September 2026

Sharp's Doom Bar Amber Ale is brewed in Britain, at Rock, Cornwall and Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, and sold as British.

Sold as a beer from Cornish branding: Rock, Cornwall, Doom Bar sandbank, 'Cornish ale'
Brewed in (country)
United Kingdom
Brand owner HQ: United States / Canada
UK rights held by
Sharp's Brewery Ltd (Molson Coors) (owned)
UK strength
4.3%
Strength at home (United Kingdom)
Not established
Bottle/can 4.3% (Tesco, Sharp's site); cask Doom Bar is 4.0% (Wikipedia).
Style
Amber ale / bitter
Brand created
1994, United Kingdom
Brewed at home in
None: UK brand
What the UK label says
“Brewed in Burton upon Trent in partnership with Molson Coors; Country of Origin: United Kingdom; Sharp's Brewery Ltd, Rock, Cornwall”
Source: www.tesco.com

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

YearsBrewerSiteSource
1994 to 2011Sharp's Brewery (independent)Rock, Cornwallen.wikipedia.org
2011 to nowMolson 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

  1. Tesco (tesco.com), 4 September 2026: 4.3%, brewed in Burton upon Trent in partnership with Molson Coors
  2. Food Manufacture (foodmanufacture.co.uk), 27 February 2026: Rock closure by end 2026, 50 jobs, 2011 acquisition, production options
  3. Just Drinks (just-drinks.com), 25 February 2026: closure, £20m 2011 deal, bottled Doom Bar moved to Burton in 2015
  4. ITV News (itv.com), 26 February 2026: closure, MP quote on labels
  5. Molson Coors Beer & Beyond (molsoncoorsblog.com), 10 April 2024: £100m UK investment including Sharp's, Burton can line, Tadcaster keg line
  6. Sharp's Brewery (sharpsbrewery.co.uk), 4 September 2026: Doom Bar 4.3%, Atlantic 4.5%, Rock location
  7. Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org): secondary: 1994 founding, cask 4.0%, bottling at Burton since 2013