Where is Staropramen Premium Czech Lager brewed?
Staropramen Premium Czech Lager is sold as a beer from the Czech Republic. It is brewed in Britain, at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.
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In short
Everything about the packaging of Staropramen Premium Czech Lager says the Czech Republic: 'Established in Prague 1869', '#1 Prague beer in the world', Saaz hops, 'Authentically Czech' label copy. The beer in UK shops is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire by Molson Coors. It is the same strength here as at home: 5.0%. The brand belongs to Molson Coors Beverage Company (Pivovary Staropramen s.r.o.). On the recipe: Sainsbury's reviewers complain it is 'now another made in Burton with less ingredients'.
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 to 2003 | Imported from Prague (Bass had pledged it would not be brewed under licence) | Smíchov, Prague | morningadvertiser.co.uk |
| 2003 to 2004 | Interbrew UK brewed it under licence at Samlesbury, Lancashire, then reversed the decision | Samlesbury, Lancashire | morningadvertiser.co.uk |
| 2004 to 2015 | Imported from Prague; UK distribution by InBev UK, then Carlsberg UK until 27 December 2015 | Smíchov, Prague | siba.co.uk |
| 2015 to now | Molson Coors UK took exclusive UK distribution from 28 December 2015 (Molson Coors had owned the brand since buying StarBev in 2012); now brewed at Burton and Tadcaster | Burton / Tadcaster | molsoncoors.com |
Questions people ask
Where is Staropramen Premium Czech Lager brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire by Molson Coors.
Is Staropramen Premium Czech Lager brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.
Is Staropramen Premium Czech Lager really Czech?
The branding is Czech, but the beer sold in Britain is brewed in the UK at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.
Who owns Staropramen Premium Czech Lager?
Staropramen Premium Czech Lager is owned by Molson Coors Beverage Company (Pivovary Staropramen s.r.o.), headquartered in United States / Canada. In the UK the brand is handled by Molson Coors Brewing Company Ltd.
What strength is Staropramen Premium Czech Lager in the UK?
Staropramen Premium Czech Lager is 5.0% ABV in the UK. In the Czech Republic it is 5.0%.
Is Staropramen Premium Czech Lager weaker in the UK than in the Czech Republic?
No. It is 5.0% in both the UK and the Czech Republic.
See also
Every beer sold as Czech Republic · What else is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Every brand owned by Molson Coors Beverage Company
Sources
- Molson Coors (molsoncoors.com): Staropramen brewed at Burton
- Molson Coors (molsoncoors.com): Staropramen brewed at Tadcaster
- Tesco (tesco.com), 4 September 2026: 5%, country of origin UK, Burton manufacturer address
- Sainsbury's (sainsburys.co.uk), 4 September 2026: 5%, country of origin UK, reviewer complaints about Burton brewing
- Morning Advertiser (morningadvertiser.co.uk), 6 November 2003: 2003 Samlesbury brewing and reversal, Bass pledge
- SIBA (siba.co.uk), 10 June 2015: Carlsberg to Molson Coors distribution transfer, 28 December 2015
- Boak & Bailey (blog) (boakandbailey.com), 8 May 2018: secondary: 2018 label 'Brewed and bottled in the EU'
- Boak & Bailey (blog) (boakandbailey.com), March 2025: secondary: UK draught brewed in Burton
- Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org): secondary: ownership chain Bass/Interbrew/StarBev/Molson Coors 2012, Czech ABVs, UK licence brewing by MCBC (UK) Ltd Burton
- second research pass (northeastbylines.co.uk): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (petebrown.net): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (morningadvertiser.co.uk): cited by second research pass